Manufacturing Controls Technician - Electrical & Automation

The Charlotte Observer Publishing Company; Perrysburg, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH seeks a Technician Manufacturing Engineering (AM Crew) to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control systems across production equipment. You will test control functions, assist with software updates, and document tests for qualification.

You will support IT in PLC device setups, pursue continuous improvement, and perform preventive maintenance while coordinating with other departments and ensuring safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with technical aptitude.
• Experience with electrical control systems and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with Maximo and PLC concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control systems.
• Test and validate control functions for new equipment.
• Support software updates and maintain control databases.
• Assist IT with PLC communication devices setup.
• Document problems and solutions for continuous improvement.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.

Skills

Electrical control troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Robotics & PLC systems

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Maximo

PLC programming

Job description

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH seeks a Technician Manufacturing Engineering (AM Crew) to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control systems across production equipment. You will test control functions, assist with software updates, and document tests for qualification.

You will support IT in PLC device setups, pursue continuous improvement, and perform preventive maintenance while coordinating with other departments and ensuring safety and housekeeping standards.