Engineer- Controls I USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: - The following is an entry level corporate controls position were a successful candidate will be required to assist with 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: - Minimum 1 - 5 years of manufacturing equipment controls engineering experience. - Associates/bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience. Required Skills/Competencies: - Understanding/knowledge and experience in controls engineering techniques and practices which would be required for global facilities including North America, Asian, and European countries. - Proven understanding/knowledge and ability to trouble-shoot electrical/electronic control systems. - Understanding/knowledge of global manufacturing processes and safety requirements. - Proficient using Auto Desk AutoCad drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts. - Understanding/knowledge programming of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC's, including ladder and function block diagram. - Understanding/knowledge programming Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) including PanelView Plus, PanelView Plus CE, and RSView SE. - Understanding/knowledge designing, programming, and commissioning at least two control network including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet. - Understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including programming, safety requirements, and design/implementation practices. - Understanding of computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family. - Understanding/knowledge of Corporate Ethernet architectures and systems. - Basic understanding of corporate server architecture and - Communications skills both oral and written. - Proven problem-solving skills. Essential Responsibilities: Primary Responsibilities: - Responsible for global support of manufacturing facilities. - Responsible for assisting with global coordination of new equipment installation and implementation. - Responsible for maintaining and updating manufacturing process tool electrical drawings globally, ensuring the tracking of equipment changes is documented and drawings are kept current. - Responsible for the successful design and theory behind manufacturing control systems, ensuring new process tools adhere to corporate controls standards and best practices. - Responsible for global troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment controls related issues. - Responsible for interface with multiple departments within the organization and external suppliers to ensure corporate controls policies/standards are understood and being adhered to. - Responsible for assisting senior engineers on large projects. - 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 small-scale control systems and projects. Key Competencies: Takes 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 effec