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First Solar Inc Software Engineer- MES I USA in Perrysburg, Ohio
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 escalated support for First Solar's Manufacturing Systems and data architectures. Education/Experience: Qualified candidates must meet one of the following criteria: 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) 6+ months of experience interfacing with manufacturing control systems, shop floor interface/automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer is a plus. 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/querying SQL Server databases. Experience with Service Fabric is preferred. Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is preferred. Experience with Angular, AngularJS, and/or React is preferred. Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, YAML, and deploying via Pipelines is preferred. Experience with Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 is a plus. 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 mindset. Proven interpersonal and collaboration skills. Global experience providing tier three support in a manufacturing environment is a plus. 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 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. Job description subject to change at any time. Key Competencies: Undertakes analytical activities and delivers analysis outputs, in accordance with customer needs and conforming to agreed standards. Grows knowledge of specific technical specialisms, provides detailed advice regarding their application, and executes specialized tasks. The specialism can be any area of information or communication technology, technique, method, product, or application area. Within given research goals, builds on and refines appropriate outline ideas for research, i.e. evaluation, development, demonstration and implementation. Uses available resources to gain an up-to-date knowledge of any relevant IT field. Maintains awareness of opportunities provided by new technology to address challenges or to enable new ways of working. Within own sphere of influence, works to further organizational goals, using emerging technologies and products. Contributes to briefing