MES Software Engineer - Global Manufacturing Systems

First Solar, Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 91,200 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer for Manufacturing Systems to develop and modify software for manufacturing, reliability, and R&D processes.

You will integrate shop floor systems with customized and off-the-shelf solutions and provide expert-level support for global applications. Located in Perrysburg, Ohio, the role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Information Technology with years of related experience and strong C#, .NET, and SQL skills.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's in IT with related work experience.
• Experience with .NET technologies and manufacturing systems.
• Experience interfacing with control systems and PLC/OPC is a plus.
• Strong software development life cycle and Agile experience.
• Proven problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new software for manufacturing, reliability, and R&D processes.
• Integrate shop floor systems with custom and off-the-shelf solutions.
• Provide expert-level support for global applications in manufacturing and database domains.
• Assist admins with enterprise-level troubleshooting and documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments and suppliers; ensure safety standards.

Skills

C#

XAML

ASP.NET

JavaScript

T-SQL

MSMQ

SQL Server

AngularJS

SSIS

Windows mobile apps

SDLC/Agile

Object oriented programming

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's in IT

Bachelor's in IT

Associate in IT

8 years equivalent external work experience

4+ years .NET

6+ months PLC/OPC experience

Tools

SQL Server

SSIS

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer for Manufacturing Systems to develop and modify software for manufacturing, reliability, and R&D processes.

You will integrate shop floor systems with customized and off-the-shelf solutions and provide expert-level support for global applications. Located in Perrysburg, Ohio, the role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Information Technology with years of related experience and strong C#, .NET, and SQL skills.