Technician- Maintenance Electrical/Controls I USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

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.

Education/Experience:

• 3-7 years of electrical/electronic/controls experience.
• Associate Degree in Electrical, Robotics, or Electronic Engineering preferred.
• If no Degree - Must have 5+ years verifiable experience in a related field i.e. Semiconductors, Automotive etc.
• Journeyman’s Card from an accredited apprentice ship program 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.

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 setup, 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 teamwork.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• No travel is required.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $21.97 – 30.77/hourly

US Physical Requirements:

Manufacturing & Maintenance 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.
• Will lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instructions.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force 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 without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a con