Electrical and Controls Technician (All Crews/All Plants)

What’s great about First Solar:

• Clean, bright, climate-controlled work environment
• 12-hour crew schedule with 10 hours of built-in overtime each paycheck
• Attractive 7-day work schedule over a 2-week period (50% days off)
• Career Progression Tracks for technical and leadership roles
• Onsite amenities which include a fitness center and café
• Bonuses – Yearly
• 401k with company match
• Great Benefits package on day 1

The Controls Technician will assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.

 

Electrical and Controls Technician Essential Functions & Responsibilities

 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control problems for all manufacturing equipment.
• Test all equipment and control functions of new controls established or designated by First Solar Controls dept.
• Download new software changes/upgrades specified by the Controls Dept. and maintain current software databases for Base Plant
• Assist IT Dept. with the set up, installation, and testing of all communication devices for PLC’s. 
• Identify, research, prepare and present solutions to control problems and continuous improvement projects
• Document and follow-up problems relating to controls
• Provide all written documentation for indication of proper testing on all projects submitted from the Controls Dept.
• Assist new equipment commissioning technicians to verify that their testing of control systems is done correctly and efficiently completed
• Research, prepare and present solutions to problems
• Responsible to interface with other Company and Supplier Representatives
• Maintains effective communications levels and fosters team work
• Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
• Interfaces effectively and cooperatively with other Departments
• Performs predictive and preventative maintenance on any or all production equipment
• Develops and implements new electrical preventative maintenance tasks, procedures, and schedules
• Perform troubleshooting of robotic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proficient in Maximo reporting and parts search
• Perform additional tasks as assigned, from the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Lead.

Basic Job Functions:

• Implements, tests, and maintains all manufacturing equipment controls
• Performs as directed, all necessary maintenance of equipment in a timely and cost efficient manner
• Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Experience:

• 3-7 years of electrical/electronic/controls experience

Education

• Associate Degree in Electrical, Robotics, or Electronic Engineering (preferred)
• No Degree - Must have 5+ years of verifiable experience in a related field, (i.e. Semiconductors, Automotive etc.)
• Journeyman’s Card from an accredited apprenticeship program is preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities required
• Proficient in CMMS.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving on the manufacturing line.
• Demonstrated proficiency in robotics, electrical/electronic, mechanical and vacuum systems.
• Ability to read prints and suggest modifications as required.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Maintenance Supervisor

Travel:

• May travel between multiple plants within close proximity

Estimated Salary Range:

• $23.50-$31.00

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for  up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or w