Technician- Automation I (B Crew/PM Shift)
First Solar · Perrysburg, OH · 1 wk ago
Management$26.97–$38.46/hrFull-time
About the role
The successful candidate will support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment implementation/startup, PLC/HMI programming, and troubleshoot/manipulate manufacturing processes control systems.
Responsibilities
- Support of manufacturing facilities, including remote support of worldwide manufacturing facilities.
- Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment.
- Aid in coordination of new equipment installation and implementation, including MES integration events.
- Maintain and update manufacturing process tool electrical drawings, ensuring equipment changes are tracked and drawings are current.
- Implement new software changes/upgrades specified by the Controls Engineering Department.
- Identify, research, document, and present solutions to control problems and continuous improvement projects.
- Interface with multiple departments within the organization.
- Maintain effective communications levels and foster team building.
- Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Requirements
- 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 - 5+ years verifiable experience in a related field (Semiconductors, Automotive, etc.).
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities.
- Good understanding/knowledge of reading electrical/mechanical drawings and suggesting 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 environments.
- Certified in Autodesk AutoCAD drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts.
- Proficient in programming/troubleshooting Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC’s.
- Competent in programming/troubleshooting Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) utilizing FactoryTalk View ME; Proface HMI experience a plus.
- Good understanding troubleshooting at least two control networks including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet.
- Basic understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including troubleshooting, 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.
Qualifications
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities.
- Good understanding/knowledge of reading electrical/mechanical drawings and suggesting 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 environments.
- Competent in programming/troubleshooting Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC’s.
- Good understanding troubleshooting at least two control networks including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet.
- Basic understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including troubleshooting, 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.
Skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities.
- Good understanding/knowledge of reading electrical/mechanical drawings and suggesting 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 environments.
- Competent in programming/troubleshooting Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC’s.
- Good understanding troubleshooting at least two control networks including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet.
- Basic understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including troubleshooting, 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.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
$26.97-38.46 US
Schedule
Rotating 36/48-hour work week schedule, including working every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. AM shift is 6:00AM - 6:10PM. PM shift is 6:00PM - 6:10AM.