Software Engineer- MES I USA

About the position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Engineers software, configures high-level software packages, and provides escalated support for First Solar's Manufacturing Systems and data architectures.

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 hypercare 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 present 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, with three years of related work experience or two years of First Solar IT Experience.
• Associate's degree in Information Technology, with four years of related work experience or three years of First Solar IT Experience.
• Six years equivalent external work experience or four years of First Solar IT experience.
• 2+ years on software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies.
• 2+ years developing in Microsoft C#
• 2+ years writing SQL queries (SQL Server preferred).

Nice-to-haves

• 6+ months of experience interfacing with manufacturing control systems, shop floor interface/automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer.
• Experience with Service Fabric.
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Experience with Angular, AngularJS, and/or React.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, YAML, and deploying via Pipelines.
• Experience with Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.