Global Controls Engineer II — PLC/HMI & System Startup

First Solar; Alabama; On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a mid-level corporate controls engineer to lead the global implementation and development of electrical controls systems. The role focuses on PLC/HMI programming, start-ups, data collection, and optimization across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of controls experience, a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering, and hands-on knowledge of Rockwell/PanelView, AutoCAD, and multi-network control architectures. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of manufacturing equipment controls engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent years of work experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide global support for manufacturing facilities.
• Lead global installation and implementation of new control tools.
• Interface with multiple departments and suppliers on standards.
• Design, programming and commissioning of control systems.

Skills

Controls engineering

Global facilities

PLC programming

HMI programming

AutoCAD

Rockwell Logix

PanelView/HMI

Industrial networks

Robotic systems

Motion control

SQL Server

C# / VB.NET

Electrical schematics

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

First Solar is seeking a mid-level corporate controls engineer to lead the global implementation and development of electrical controls systems. The role focuses on PLC/HMI programming, start-ups, data collection, and optimization across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of controls experience, a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering, and hands-on knowledge of Rockwell/PanelView, AutoCAD, and multi-network control architectures. Travel may be required.