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Electrical and Controls Technician (All Crews/All Plants)

First Solar Inc • Perrysburg, OH • 1h ago

What's great about First Solar:

Clean, bright, climate-controlled work environment

12-hour crew schedule with 10 hours of built-in overtime each paycheck

Attractive 7-day work schedule over a 2-week period (50% days off)

Career Progression Tracks for technical and leadership roles

Onsite amenities which include a fitness center and cafe

Bonuses - Yearly

401k with company match

Great Benefits package on day 1

The Controls Technician will assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Electrical and Controls Technician Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

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 set up, 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.

Basic Job Functions:

Implements, tests, and maintains all manufacturing equipment controls

Performs as directed, all necessary maintenance of equipment in a timely and cost efficient manner

Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Experience:

3-7 years of electrical/electronic/controls experience

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical, Robotics, or Electronic Engineering (preferred)

No Degree - Must have 5+ years of verifiable experience in a related field, (i.e. Semiconductors, Automotive etc.)

Journeyman's Card from an accredited apprenticeship program is preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities required

Proficient in CMMS.

Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving on the manufacturing line.

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