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First Solar, Inc. Manager- Controls Engineering USA -1st Shift in Gaffney, South Carolina

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Basic Job Functions:

High level corporate controls. Requires taking a lead and mentoring role in the global implementation and development of electrical controls systems/designs, PLC/HMI programing, perform vendor equipment check-out, equipment/system start-ups, data collection and optimization of control systems.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of manufacturing equipment controls engineering experience.

Required Skills/Competencies:

  • Excellent understanding/knowledge and experience in controls engineering techniques and practices which would be required for global facilities including North America, Asian, and European countries.
  • Excellent understanding/knowledge and ability to trouble-shoot electrical/electronic control systems.
  • Excellent understanding/knowledge of global manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
  • Proven experience using Auto Desk AutoCad drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts.
  • Excellent understanding/knowledge programming of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLCs, including ladder and function block diagram.
  • Excellent understanding/knowledge programming Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) including PanelView Plus, PanelView Plus CE, and Reviews SE.
  • Excellent understanding/knowledge designing, programming, and commissioning at least two control network including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet.
  • Excellent understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including programming, safety requirements, and design/implementation practices.
  • Excellent understanding/knowledge of motion controls including stepper motors, servo motors, and AC/DC Drives.
  • Excellent understanding/knowledge of Cognex vision camera configuration and programming experience.
  • Excellent understanding of computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family.
  • Experience and knowledge of working in server environment.
  • Proven Microsoft SQL Server Database configuration experience.
  • Experience in at least one multi-tiered architecture using C#, VB.NET, HTML, XML and SQL.
  • Understanding/knowledge of Corporate Ethernet architectures and systems.
  • Excellent communications skills both oral and written.
  • Excellent problem solving skills.
  • Strong understanding/knowledge of writing project specifications and working with vendors.
  • Demonstrated expertise and soft-skills at providing coaching and mentoring to develop and grow a team of junior controls engineers.
  • Project management expertise demonstrated by successful track record managing multiple simultaneous projects involving 3-9+ person cross-functional teams to deliver technically complex solutions.

Essential Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities

Provide global support for manufacturing facilities and coordinate new equipment installation and implementation.

Responsible for writing and maintaining programs that use the plant equipment data within the SQL database

Responsible for maintaining and updating of manufacturing process tool electrical drawings globally, ensuring the tracking of equipment cha ges is documented and drawings are kept current.

Responsible for the successful design and theory behind all manufacturing control systems, ensuring new process tools adhere to corporate controls standards and best practices.

Responsible for globally troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment controls related issues and recommending controls policy/standard changes, if possible, to prevent future issues with new manufacturing process tools.

Responsible for assisting, supporting, and mentoring Controls Engineers globally.Maintaining effective global communications levels which fosters knowledge transfer and team building.

Responsible to interface with multiple departments within the organization and external suppliers to ensure corporate controls policies/standards are understood and being adhered to.

Responsible to assist with FMCS electrical designs and main building power feed designs for new facilities globally.

Maintain effective global communications levels and fosters team building.

Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

Responsible for designing, programming, and coordination of all control systems and projects, independent of size.

Provide expert consultancy and manage client relationships, contracts, and project delivery.

Maintain deep technical expertise in specialized IT areas; advise and guide on application and best practices.

Lead research initiatives, develop innovative solutions, and present findings through reports and conferences.

Monitor emerging technologies, assess relevance, and recommend adoption to advance organizational capabilities.

Specify, design, and review complex systems ensuring compliance with architecture standards, safety, and sustainability.

Design, code, test, and document large-scale programs; lead peer reviews and ensure quality standards.

Develop safety assurance plans, conduct hazard analyses (HAZOPS, FMEA), and ensure compliance with IEC 61508 or equivalent.

Plan and manage system and acceptance testing; define strategies, oversee execution, and ensure integrity. ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: :::

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