Automation Technician (All Crews​/All PGT Plants

Position: Automation Technician (All Crews/All PGT Plants)

Job Description
Job Title:
Automation Technician I - Manufacturing Sustaining

Job Description
Job Title:
Automation Technician I - Manufacturing Sustaining

Reports To:

Controls Engineering Manager – Sustaining
Job Status:
Non-Exempt
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic

Job Functions:

• The following is an entry level Automation Technician controls position were a successful candidate will be

required to support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment implementation/startup, , PLC/HMI
programing, and trouble-shooting/optimization of manufacturing processes control systems. This position
directly supports a manufacturing site, the successful candidate will be assigned to a manufacturing
schedule on either AM or PM crew/shift. AM shift is 6:00AM - 6:10PM. PM shift is 6:00PM - 6:10AM. This
results in a rotating 36/48 hour work week schedule, which includes working every other Friday, Saturday
and Sunday.
Education/

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing equipment electrical/electronic/controls experience.
• Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engineering (preferred)
• No Degree - Must have 5+ years verifiable experience in a related field, (i.e., Semiconductors, Automotive

etc.).
Required Skills/

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities.
• Ability to interpret data and make reasonable conclusions to assist in trouble-shooting process.
• Good understanding/knowledge of reading electrical/mechanical drawings and suggest modifications as

required.

• Good understanding/knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency and problem solving ability to trouble-shoot electrical/electronic control systems in

manufacturing environment.

• Competent in Autodesk AutoCAD drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts.
• Good understanding/knowledge programming/trouble-shooting of Rockwell Automation Logix platform

PLC’s.

• Good understanding/knowledge programming/trouble-shooting Rockwell Automation Human Machine

Interfaces (HMI) utilizing Factory Talk View ME;
Proface HMI experience a plus.

• Good understanding trouble-shooting at least two control network including Control Net, Device Net, Profibus

and/or Ethernet.

• Basic understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including trouble-shooting, programming, safety.
• Good understanding of computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family.
• Basic understanding of corporate Ethernet architectures and systems.
• Proficient communications skills both verbal and written.
• Basic understanding of SQL Database tables/queries.
• Basic understanding of data collection processes and OPC protocols.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Primary Responsibilities:
• Responsible for support of manufacturing facilities, including remote support of world-wide

manufacturing facilities.

• Responsible to troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control systems for

manufacturing equipment.

• Responsible to assist with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation; including of

MES integration events.

• Responsible for maintaining and updating of manufacturing process tool electrical drawings, ensuring

the tracking of equipment changes is documented and drawings are kept current.

• Responsible to implement new software changes/upgrades specified by the Controls Engineering

Department

• Responsible to identify, research, document and present solutions to control problems and continuous

improvement projects

• Responsible to interface with multiple departments within the organization.
• Maintain effective communications levels and fosters team building.
• Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Key
  
  Competencies:
• Takes responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and

problem resolution. Identifies, evaluates and recommends options, implementing if required.
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