Developer - MES; 1st Shift

Description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

• Bachelor or Master Degree in IT or related field
• 2+ years in software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies preferred.
• 1+ years of experience interfacing with manufacturing control systems, shop floor automation
• systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer preferred.

• Experience in solution design and development skills based on multi-tiered architecture using C#, XAML, ASP.NET, Java Script
• Proven expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, T‑SQL development, large volume data processing and maintenance
• Experience in Test Driven Design Development technique
• Proven experience with software development life cycle, Agile teams, change management process, and version control packages.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting large complex software system, creative thinker with good problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience providing software system support in a global manufacturing environment.
• Self‑motivated to learn new skills independently.
• Proven communication, interpersonal, organization and project management skills, including the ability to contribute development efforts with multinational team members.

• Design and develop new software systems and modify existing ones for First Solar’s manufacturing in a fast paced & agile development environment.
• Participate and Provide inputs actively in solution design, performing analysis and tradeoffs for the various solutions and technology options.
• Understand, champion, and enforce software development best practices, design patterns, refactoring techniques, and quality standards.
• Integrate and configure shop floor systems with custom‑developed and off‑the‑shelf solutions.
• Responsible for Manufacturing Systems support and meeting KPIs. Provides after hours support as required via on‑call roster system.
• Investigates problems related to software systems, performs root cause analysis, implements short term and long‑term preventative measures.
• Document recurring issues and present possible solutions. Produce technical documentation for service transition to operation.
• Adhere to SDLC processes, agile methodologies, safety procedures and compliance (SOX, etc.)
• Exercise effective communications & foster team building

• Ability to take ownership of small sized tasks and deliver while mentoring team members.
• Work independently with Global MES team and stakeholders across different geographical zones to develop / deliver software solutions.
• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements, assisting to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems.

• Experience with Azure Dev Ops, Git, YAML, and deploying via Pipelines is preferred.
• Experience with Service Fabric is preferred.
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Angular and Angular
  
  JS is preferred.
• Experience interfacing with Allen Bradley Logix PLCs and RSLinx software
• Demonstrated success in integrating manufacturing hardware and 3rd party software systems.
• Experience in Windows mobile applications, Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 is a plus.

• 5% - 10%
• If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

• 68,800 - 98,050, Annually

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and…