Technician- Automation I USA (C Crew/AM Shift)
$56,098–$79,997 year
On-siteGaffney, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining all electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment. Assist with new equipment installation, implementation, and MES integration events while updating electrical drawings to ensure accurate equipment change tracking. Implement new software changes and upgrades specified by the Controls Engineering Department, identifying and documenting solutions for control problems and continuous improvement projects. Interface with multiple departments to foster team building and ensure adherence to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards. This role includes a rotating 36/48-hour work week on either the AM or PM crew/shift, with no direct reports and no travel required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing equipment electrical/electronic/controls experience
- Associate/Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engineering
- No Degree - Must have 5+ years verifiable experience in a related field, (i.e., Semiconductors, Automotive etc.)
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities
- Ability to interpret data and make reasonable conclusions to assist in trouble-shooting process
- Good understanding/knowledge of reading electrical/mechanical drawings and suggest 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 environment
- Competent in Autodesk AutoCAD drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts
- Good understanding/knowledge programming/trouble-shooting of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC's
- Good understanding trouble-shooting at least two control network including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet
- Basic understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including trouble-shooting, 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
- Must be available for AM or PM crew/shift
- Rotating 36/48 hour work week schedule
- Working every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
- Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis
- Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis
- Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis
- Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis
- Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
- 20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required
- May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
- May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
- Must comply with all safety standards and procedures
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators)
- Condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair)
- Must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required
Desired Qualifications
- Associate/Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engineering (preferred)
- Proface HMI experience a plus
- If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training
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