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Technician- Automation II USA

First Solar Inc

Walbridge, OHJobSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Location
Walbridge, OH
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Job overview

The Automation Technician supports manufacturing operations and equipment implementation and startup, including PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting and optimization of manufacturing process control systems. The role also covers electrical and electronic controls, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, servo motion applications, and manufacturing processes. An associate or bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field is preferred; candidates without a degree must have 15+ years of related experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Independent WorkTask PrioritizationData InterpretationMentoringElectrical DrawingsMechanical DrawingsElectrical Controls TroubleshootingPneumatic Systems TroubleshootingHydraulic Systems TroubleshootingManufacturing ProcessesManufacturing SafetyAutoCADRockwell Logix PLCsFactoryTalk View MEProface HMIServo Motion Applications

Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's in Related Engineering15+ Years Related Experience10+ Years Manufacturing Controls Experience

Full job description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: - The following is a senior level Automation Technician controls position where a successful candidate will be required to support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment implementation/startup, PLC/HMI programing, and trouble-shooting/optimization of manufacturing processes control systems. Education/Experience: - Associate/Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engineering (preferred). - No Degree - Must have 15+ years verifiable experience in a related field, (i.e. Semiconductors, Automotive etc.). - Minimum 10 years of manufacturing equipment electrical/electronic/controls experience. Required Skills/Competencies: Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities. Ability to interpret data and make reasonable conclusions to assist in trouble-shooting process. Demonstrated ability to mentor/train Automation Technician I. Excellent understanding/knowledge of reading electrical/mechanical drawings and suggest modifications as required. Excellent understanding and problem-solving ability to trouble-shoot all facets of electrical/electronic control systems in manufacturing environment. Excellent understanding/knowledge of trouble-shooting pneumatic/hydraulic systems. Excellent understanding/knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety requirements. Demonstrated ability in Autodesk AutoCAD drafting software to create/modify electrical schematic and panel layouts. Excellent understanding/knowledge programming/troubleshooting of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC's, Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) utilizing FactoryTalk View ME; Proface HMI experience a plus. Demonstrated proficiency in trouble-shooting/programming of servo motion applications. Configures software, equipment, and tests platform-specific versions of one or more software products. Reports the outcome of testing and identifies potential improvements to the process and to the software products according to agreed designs and standards. Uses system management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed system software maintenance tasks. Identifies and resolves issues with applications, following agreed procedures. Carries out agreed applications maintenance tasks. Carries out agreed operational procedures of a routine nature. Contributes to maintenance, installation, and problem resolution. Identifies and resolves network problems following agreed procedures. Uses network management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed network maintenance tasks. Initiates and monitors actions to investigate and resolve problems in systems and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures. Receives and handles requests for support following agreed procedures. Responds to requests for support by providing information to enable incident resolution and promptly allocates unresolved calls as appropriate. Maintains records and advises relevant people of actions taken. Take responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution. Identifies, evaluates, and recommends options, implementing if required. Collaborates with, and facilitates stakeholder groups, as part of formal or informal consultancy agreements. Seeks to fully address client needs, enhancing the capabilities and effectiveness of client personnel, by ensuring that proposed solutions are properly understood and appropriately exploited. Maintains awareness of opportunities provided by new technology to

How this job compares

Set against the 457 open Controls Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$74–109K/yr52 salary ranges
  • Ohio median$32–44/hr24 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 54 open Controls Technician jobs in Ohio and 457 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Controls Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 354 postings).
Education
7 of the 457 open Controls Technician jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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