Automation Technician I: Manufacturing Sustaining

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH is seeking an Automation Technician I for Manufacturing Sustaining to support equipment startups, PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting of control systems on the manufacturing floor.

You will work on AM or PM shifts on a rotating 36/48 hour schedule, helping maintain electrical control systems, update drawings and assist with MES integration efforts, while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing equipment electrical/electronic/controls experience.
• Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engineering (preferred).
• No Degree - 5+ years verifiable experience in related field (semiconductors, automotive).

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing facilities, including remote support of world-wide operations.
• Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with coordination of new equipment installation and MES integration events.
• Maintain and update manufacturing process tool electrical drawings, documenting equipment changes.
• Implement new software changes/upgrades specified by the Controls Engineering Department.
• Identify, research, document and present solutions to control problems and continuous improvement projects.
• Interface with multiple departments and maintain effective communications.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Independent work

Task prioritization

Data interpretation

Reading electrical drawings

Manufacturing process knowledge

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication skills

SQL basics

Team collaboration

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engineering (preferred)

No Degree - 5+ years verifiable experience in related field (semiconductors, automotive)

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Rockwell PLC

Rockwell HMI (FactoryTalk View ME)

Proface HMI

Ethernet networks (ControlNet/DeviceNet/Profibus)

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH is seeking an Automation Technician I for Manufacturing Sustaining to support equipment startups, PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting of control systems on the manufacturing floor.

You will work on AM or PM shifts on a rotating 36/48 hour schedule, helping maintain electrical control systems, update drawings and assist with MES integration efforts, while following safety procedures.