First Solar
Software Engineer- MES II USA Perrysburg, OH, United States Posted on 08/07/2023
First Solar, Perrysburg, Ohio, us, 43552
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
Engineers software, configures high-level software packages, and provides the final level of escalated support for First Solar’s manufacturing systems and data architectures.
Education/Experience:
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/two years of First Solar IT Experience or
Associate’s degree in Information Technology with six years of related work experience/four years of First Solar IT Experience or
Eight years equivalent external work experience or six years of First Solar IT experience.
4+ years in either manufacturing systems or on software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies.
6+ months of experience interfacing with manufacturing control systems, shop floor interface/automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer.
Required Skills/Competencies:
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 preferred.
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 preferred.
Essential Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
Develops new software systems and modifies existing ones for First Solar’s manufacturing, reliability, and R&D processes.
Integrates shop floor systems with custom-developed and off-the-shelf solutions.
Is responsible for hyper care and expert-level support on global applications for manufacturing, database, and related systems.
Assists administrators (server admins, network admins, DB admins) in troubleshooting enterprise-level problems.
Documents recurring issues and presents possible solutions.
Interfaces with other departments and supplier representatives.
Exercises effective communications levels and fosters team building.
Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to MFG Systems Lead or Manager.
This position has no direct reports.
Travel:
Estimated travel up to 10%.
Estimated Salary Range:
$88,400-$126,000 annually.
US Physical Requirements:
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are a driving force in the success of our company.
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Basic Job Functions:
Engineers software, configures high-level software packages, and provides the final level of escalated support for First Solar’s manufacturing systems and data architectures.
Education/Experience:
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/two years of First Solar IT Experience or
Associate’s degree in Information Technology with six years of related work experience/four years of First Solar IT Experience or
Eight years equivalent external work experience or six years of First Solar IT experience.
4+ years in either manufacturing systems or on software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies.
6+ months of experience interfacing with manufacturing control systems, shop floor interface/automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer.
Required Skills/Competencies:
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 preferred.
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 preferred.
Essential Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
Develops new software systems and modifies existing ones for First Solar’s manufacturing, reliability, and R&D processes.
Integrates shop floor systems with custom-developed and off-the-shelf solutions.
Is responsible for hyper care and expert-level support on global applications for manufacturing, database, and related systems.
Assists administrators (server admins, network admins, DB admins) in troubleshooting enterprise-level problems.
Documents recurring issues and presents possible solutions.
Interfaces with other departments and supplier representatives.
Exercises effective communications levels and fosters team building.
Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to MFG Systems Lead or Manager.
This position has no direct reports.
Travel:
Estimated travel up to 10%.
Estimated Salary Range:
$88,400-$126,000 annually.
US Physical Requirements:
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are a driving force in the success of our company.
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