Entry-Level Automation Controls Technician

First Solar, Inc.; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Automation Technician to support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment startup, and troubleshoot control systems.

The role involves working on AM/PM rotating shifts, with a 36/48-hour week and every other Friday/Sat/Sun work pattern. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in electrical/electronic/controls, an Associate or Bachelor’s in Electrical/Robotics/Industrial Controls, or 5+ years of related experience without a degree.

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 - Must have 5+ years verifiable experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing facilities, including remote support of worldwide sites.
• Troubleshoot, repair, 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 and track equipment changes.
• Implement new software changes/upgrades specified by Controls Engineering.
• Identify, research, document and present solutions to control problems.

Skills

Electrical controls

PLC programming

HMI programming

AutoCAD

Read drawings

Robotics basics

Data collection

SQL basics

Ethernet networks

Problem solving

Education

Electrical/Robotics/Industrial Controls degree

Engineering degree preferred

No degree with 5+ years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell Logix PLC

FactoryTalk View ME

Proface HMI

ControlNet

DeviceNet

Profibus

Ethernet

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Automation Technician to support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment startup, and troubleshoot control systems.

The role involves working on AM/PM rotating shifts, with a 36/48-hour week and every other Friday/Sat/Sun work pattern. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in electrical/electronic/controls, an Associate or Bachelor’s in Electrical/Robotics/Industrial Controls, or 5+ years of related experience without a degree.