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Engineer- Controls II
Job in
Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, 40476, USA
Listed on 2026-06-13
Listing for:
First Solar
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Mid‑level corporate controls. The role requires taking a lead role in the global implementation and development of electrical controls systems/designs, PLC/HMI programming, vendor equipment check‑out, equipment/system start‑ups, data collection and optimization of control systems.
Education/Experience- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience.
- Minimum 6 years of manufacturing equipment controls engineering experience.
- Proven understanding of controls engineering techniques and practices for global facilities.
- Proven experience trouble‑shooting electrical/electronic control systems.
- Knowledge of global manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
- Experience with Auto Desk Auto Cad drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts.
- Programming of Rockwell Automation Logix PLC platform (ladder and function block diagrams).
- Programming of Rockwell Automation HMI devices (Panel View Plus, Panel View Plus CE, RSView SE).
- Designing, programming, and commissioning at least two control networks (Control Net, Device Net, Profibus, and/or Ethernet).
- Understanding of robotic systems, including programming, safety requirements, and design/implementation practices.
- Knowledge of motion controls (stepper motors, servo motors, AC/DC drives).
- Experience configuring Cognex vision camera systems.
- Computer hardware/applications knowledge and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience in a server environment.
- SQL Server database configuration experience.
- Experience with multi‑tiered architectures using C#, , HTML, XML, and SQL.
- Knowledge of Corporate Ethernet architectures and systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Good problem‑solving skills.
- Global support of manufacturing facilities.
- Assist with global coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
- Assist with global communication between manufacturing process equipment and SQL database.
- Maintain and update manufacturing process tool electrical drawings globally; ensure equipment changes are documented and drawings are current.
- Design and theorize majority of manufacturing control systems, ensuring new process tools adhere to corporate controls standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and solve equipment controls issues globally; recommend controls policy/standard changes when possible.
- Interface with multiple departments and external suppliers to ensure adherence to corporate controls policies and standards.
- Evaluate new proposed equipment controls systems against MES requirements and provide recommendations to vendors and/or internally.
- Maintain effective global communication and foster team building.
- Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
- Design, program, and coordinate small, mid‑size, and some large‑scale control systems and projects.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and recommend options, implementing as required.
- Maintain knowledge of technical specialisms and provide detailed advice on their application.
- Generate original ideas in specialized IT fields and test them through practical demonstration.
- Monitor new IT methods and trends; report benefits to organization.
- Recommend/design structures and tools for systems meeting business needs.
- Translate logical designs into physical designs and produce detailed design documentation.
- Design, code, test, correct, and document moderately complex programs and program modifications.
- Contribute to safety analysis, hazard identification, and safety verification.
- Design systems and services for sustainability and material consumption profiles.
- Create test cases and maintain traceability and defect records.
- Plan and perform all types of evaluation, interpreting and presenting results.
- Set integration builds and produce software builds for target environments.
- Configure software and equipment, test platform‑specific versions, and report findings.
- Install or remove hardware/software, conduct tests, and document results.
- Maintain accurate records of user requests and assistance…
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