Electrical and Controls Technician; Crews​/Plants

Electrical and Controls Technician (All Crews/All Plants)

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 and 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 the Controls dept.
• Download new software changes and 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 PLCs.
• 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.
• Interface with other Company and Supplier Representatives.
• Maintain effective communications levels and foster teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Interface effectively and cooperatively with other Departments.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on any or all production equipment.
• Develop and implement 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 by the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Lead.

Basic Job Functions

• Implements, tests, and maintains all manufacturing equipment controls.
• P erforms 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 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
• Journeyman’s Card from an accredited apprenticeship program is preferred

Required Skills/Competencies

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities
• Proficient in CMMS
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving on the manufacturing line
• Demonstrated proficiency in robotics, electrical/electronic, mechanical and vacuum systems
• Ability to read prints and suggest modifications as required

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Maintenance Supervisor

Travel

• May travel between multiple plants within close proximity

Estimated Salary Range

• USD per hour

US Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis
• Must use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively
• Vision requirements without correction or with correction
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist occasionally
• May stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, etc.

Note

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements and complete the listed responsibilities for this role. An offer may be contingent on a background check and other requirements.