Engineer- Controls I (PM Shift/B Crew)

$63,200 - $90,000/Yr

FIRST SOLAR - Perrysburg, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Perrysburg, OH

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

This is an entry level corporate controls position where a successful candidate will be required to support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment implementation/startup, development of electrical controls systems/designs, PLC/HMI programming, data collection and optimization of manufacturing processes control systems. This position directly supports a manufacturing site, the successful candidate will be assigned to AM shift is 6:00AM - 6:10PM. This results in a rotating 36/48-hour work week schedule, which includes working every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Supports manufacturing facilities, including remote support of world-wide manufacturing facilities.
• Designs, programs, and coordinates small-scale control systems and projects.
• Assists with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
• Maintains and updates manufacturing process tool electrical drawings, ensuring the tracking of equipment changes is documented and drawings are kept current.
• Troubleshoots and problem-solves equipment controls related issues.
• Interfaces with multiple departments within the organization to ensure corporate controls policies/standards are understood and being adhered to.
• Assists senior engineers on large projects.
• Maintains effective communications levels and fosters team building.
• Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• Associates/Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience.
• Minimum 1 - 5 years of manufacturing equipment controls engineering experience.
• Understands controls engineering techniques and practices which would be required for global facilities including North America, Asian, and European countries.
• Abilities to trouble-shoot electrical/electronic control systems.
• Understands global manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
• Proficient use of Auto Desk AutoCad drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts.
• Understands programming of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC's, including ladder and function block diagram.
• Understands programming Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) including PanelView Plus, PanelView Plus CE, and FactoryTalk View ME/SE.
• Understands designing, programming, and commissioning at least two control network including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet.
• Understands robotic systems including programming, safety requirements, and design/implementation practices.
• Understands computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family.
• Understands corporate Ethernet architectures and systems at a basic level.
• Understands corporate server architecture at a basic level.
• Communication skills both oral and written.
• Problem solving skills.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.