Technician Manufacturing Engineering (AM Crew)

First Solar, Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a maintenance professional to troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems across manufacturing equipment. You will test new controls, manage software updates, and assist IT with PLC communication devices.

The role emphasizes problem solving, documentation, and collaboration with multiple departments to maintain safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain electrical control problems for all manufacturing equipment.
• Test equipment and control functions of new controls established by the Controls dept.
• Download new software changes/upgrades and maintain current software databases for Base Plant.
• Assist IT with setup, installation, and testing of all communication devices for PLCs.
• Identify, research, prepare and present solutions to control problems and continuous improvement projects.
• Document and follow-up problems relating to controls.
• Provide written documentation for testing on projects from the Controls Dept.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Controls maintenance

Maximo reporting

Robotics troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Job description

• Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control problems for all manufacturing equipment.
• Test all equipment and control functions of new controls established or designated by First Solar Controls dept.
• Download new software changes/upgrades specified by the Controls Dept. and maintain current software databases for Base Plant
• Assist IT Dept. with the setup, installation, and testing of all communication devices for PLC's.
• Identify, research, prepare and present solutions to control problems and continuous improvement projects
• Document and follow-up problems relating to controls.
• Provide all written documentation for indication of proper testing on all projects submitted from the Controls Dept.
• Assist new equipment commissioning technicians to verify that their testing of control systems is done correctly and efficiently completed
• Research, prepare and present solutions to problems.
• Responsible to interface with other Company and Supplier Representatives
• Maintains effective communications levels and fosters team work
• Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
• Interfaces effectively and cooperatively with other Departments
• Performs predictive and preventative maintenance on any or all production equipment
• Develops and implements new electrical preventative maintenance tasks, procedures, and schedules
• Perform troubleshooting of robotic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proficient in Maximo reporting and parts search
• Perform additional tasks as assigned, from the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Lead.