Engineer- Controls III ; 1st Shift

Position: Engineer- Controls III USA (1st Shift)
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic

Job Functions:

High level corporate controls. Requires taking a lead and mentoring role in the global implementation and development of electrical controls systems/designs, PLC/HMI programing, perform vendor equipment check-out, equipment/system start-ups, data collection and optimization of control systems.

Education/

Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience.

* Minimum 10 years of manufacturing equipment controls engineering experience.

Required Skills/

Competencies:

* Excellent understanding/knowledge and experience in controls engineering techniques and practices which would be required for global facilities including North America, Asian, and European countries.

* Excellent understanding/knowledge and ability to trouble-shoot electrical/electronic control systems.

* Excellent understanding/knowledge of global manufacturing processes and safety requirements.

* Proven experience using Auto Desk Auto Cad drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts.

* Excellent understanding/knowledge programming of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC's, including ladder and function block diagram.

* Excellent understanding/knowledge programming Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) including Panel View Plus, Panel View Plus CE, and Reviews SE.

* Excellent understanding/knowledge designing, programming, and commissioning at least two control network including Control Net, Device Net, Profibus and/or Ethernet.

* Excellent understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including programming, safety requirements, and design/implementation practices.

* Excellent understanding/knowledge of motion controls including stepper motors, servo motors, and AC/DC Drives.

* Excellent understanding/knowledge of Cognex vision camera configuration and programming experience.

* Excellent understanding of computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family.

* Experience and knowledge of working in server environment.

* Proven Microsoft SQL Server Database configuration experience.

* Experience in at least one multi-tiered architecture using C#, , HTML, XML and SQL.

* Understanding/knowledge of Corporate Ethernet architectures and systems.

* Excellent communications skills both oral and written.

* Excellent problem solving skills.

* Strong understanding/knowledge of writing project specifications and working with vendors.

* Demonstrated expertise and soft-skills at providing coaching and mentoring to develop and grow a team of junior controls engineers.

* Project management expertise demonstrated by successful track record managing multiple simultaneous projects involving 3-9+ person cross-functional teams to deliver technically complex solutions.

Essential Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities

* Provide global support for manufacturing facilities and coordinate new equipment installation and implementation.

* Responsible for writing and maintaining programs that use the plant equipment data within the SQL database

* Responsible for maintaining and updating of manufacturing process tool electrical drawings globally, ensuring the tracking of equipment changes is documented and drawings are kept current.

* Responsible for the successful design and theory behind all manufacturing control systems, ensuring new process tools adhere to corporate controls standards and best practices.

* Responsible for globally troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment controls related issues and recommending controls policy/standard changes, if possible, to prevent future issues with new manufacturing process tools.

* Responsible for assisting, supporting, and mentoring Controls Engineers globally. Maintaining effective global communications levels which fosters knowledge transfer and team building.

* Responsible to interface with multiple departments within the organization and external suppliers to ensure corporate controls policies/standards are understood and being adhered to.

* Responsible to assist with FMCS electrical designs and main building power feed designs for new facilities globally.

* Maintain effective global communications levels and fosters team building.

* Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

* Responsible for designing, programming, and coordination of all control systems and projects, independent of size.

* Provide expert consultancy and manage client relationships, contracts, and project delivery.

* Maintain deep technical expertise in specialized IT areas; advise and guide on application and best practices.

* Lead research initiatives, develop innovative solutions, and present findings through reports and conferences.

* Monitor emerging technologies, assess relevance, and recommend adoption to advance organizational capabilities.

* Specify, design, and review complex systems ensuring compliance…