Controls Engineer I — Manufacturing Systems

First Solar, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking an entry-level corporate controls engineer to support manufacturing operations and assist with equipment implementation and startup.

The role involves PLC/HMI programming and data collection to optimize control systems, based on a 36/48-hour rotating schedule including every other Fri–Sun. Qualifications include an Associates/Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field and 1–5 years of controls experience.

Qualifications

• Associates/Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience.
• Minimum 1 - 5 years of manufacturing equipment controls engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports manufacturing facilities, including remote support of world-wide manufacturing facilities.
• Designs, programs, and coordinates small-scale control systems and projects.
• Assists with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
• Maintains and updates manufacturing process tool electrical drawings, ensuring the tracking of equipment changes is documented and drawings are kept current.
• Troubleshoots and problem-solves equipment controls related issues.
• Interfaces with multiple departments within the organization to ensure corporate controls policies/standards are understood and being adhered to.
• Assists senior engineers on large projects.
• Maintains effective communications levels and fosters team building.
• Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

Skills

Automation controls

Troubleshooting

Robotics familiarity

HMI programming

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Industrial networking

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell PLC/Logix

PanelView/FactoryTalk

ControlNet/DeviceNet/Ethernet

Industrial robotics programming

MS Office

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is seeking an entry-level corporate controls engineer to support manufacturing operations and assist with equipment implementation and startup.

The role involves PLC/HMI programming and data collection to optimize control systems, based on a 36/48-hour rotating schedule including every other Fri–Sun. Qualifications include an Associates/Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field and 1–5 years of controls experience.