Software Engineer- MES II USA

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Develop new software systems and modify existing ones for First Solar’s manufacturing, reliability, and R&D processes.
• Integrate shop floor systems with custom-developed and off-the-shelf solutions.
• Responsible for hyper care and expert-level support on global applications for manufacturing, database, and related systems.
• Aid administrators in troubleshooting enterprise-level problems.
• Document recurring issues and present possible solutions.
• Interface with other departments and supplier representatives.
• Exercise effective communications levels and foster team building.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Information Technology with two years of related work experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with four years of related work experience or two years of First Solar IT Experience, or
• Associate’s degree in Information Technology with six years of related work experience or four years of First Solar IT Experience, or
• Eight years equivalent external work experience or six years of First Solar IT experience.

Skills

• Troubleshooting and programming software solutions based on multi-tiered architecture using C#, XAML, ASP.NET, JavaScript, T-SQL, and MSMQ.
• Designing data structures, and using/configuring SQL Server databases.
• Experience with AngularJS and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is preferred.
• Experience in developing, deploying, and supporting Windows mobile applications is a plus.
• Proven experience with software development life cycle, Agile teams, change management process, and version control packages.
• Object oriented languages.
• Proven ability and knowledge of computer technology.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Logical troubleshooting.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Global experience providing tier three support in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Qualifications

• Four+ years in either manufacturing systems or on software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies.
• Six+ months of experience interfacing with manufacturing control systems, shop floor interface/automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer.

Benefits

The estimated salary range for this role is $91,200 - $130,000 annually.

Pay

$91,200 - $130,000 Annually.

Schedule

N/A