Software Engineer- MES II USA
First Solar
Develops and supports manufacturing software systems and data architecture at First Solar.
15 days ago ago
$89,100 - $127,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Perrysburg, OH
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Construction services
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Utilities
Commercial
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
software development
data modeling
database design
system integration
hyper care
release management
- Document recurring issues and present possible solutions.
- Undertakes analytical activities and delivers analysis outputs, in accordance with customer needs and conforming to agreed standards.
- Troubleshooting and programming software solutions based on multi-tiered architecture using C#, XAML, ASP.NET, JavaScript, T-SQL, and MSMQ.
- Applies data analysis and data modeling techniques to establish, modify or maintain a data structure and its associated components (entity descriptions, relationship descriptions, attribute definitions).
- Maintains knowledge of specific technical specialists 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.
- Provides expertise and support on use of methods and tools.
- Translates and implements simple development project requirements into physical database structures. Assesses proposed changes to object and data structures and implements these changes in physical databases. Assists in database management system support activities for operational database systems.
- Integrate shop floor systems with custom-developed and off-the-shelf solutions.
- 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, by the use of emerging technologies and products. Contributes to briefings and presentations about their relevance and potential value to the organization.
- Undertakes complete design of simple applications using simple templates and tools. Assists as part of a team on design of components of larger systems. Produces detailed designs including for example: physical data flows, file layouts, common routines and utilities, program specifications or prototypes, and backup, recovery and restart procedures.
- Investigates problems in systems and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.
- Assists in the investigation and resolution of issues relating to applications. Assists with specified maintenance procedures.
- Designs, codes, tests, correct, and documents simple programs, and assist in the implementation of software which forms part of a properly engineered information or communications system.
- Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
- Responsible for hyper care and expert-level support on global applications for manufacturing, database, and related systems.
- Designing data structures, and using/configuring SQL Server databases.
- Applies tools and methods to identify the user experience, user’s characteristics and tasks, and the technical, organizational and physical environment in which the product or system will operate.
- Uses the tools and techniques for specific areas of release and deployment activities. Administers the recording of activities, logging of results and documents technical activity undertaken. May carry out early life support activities such as providing support advice to initial users.
- Interface with other departments and supplier representatives.
- Exercise effective communications levels and foster team building.
- Defines the integration build, accepts software modules from software developers, and produces software builds for loading onto the target environment. Configures the hardware environment, produces integration test specifications, and conducts tests, recording details of any failures and carrying out fault diagnosis.
- Engineers’ software, configures high-level software packages, and provides the final level of escalated support for First Solar’s Mfg Systems and data architecture.
- Develop new software systems and modify existing ones for First Solar’s manufacturing, reliability, and R&D processes.
- Assist administrators (server admins, network admins, DB admins) in troubleshooting enterprise-level problems.
- Uses appropriate methods and tools in the development, maintenance, control and distribution of quality and environmental standards. Makes technical changes to quality and environmental standards according to documented procedures. Distributes new and revised standards.
- 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. Reports on work carried out and may contribute sections of material of publication quality.
What you bring
.net
angularjs
ssis
bachelor’s
agile
manufacturing
- Logical troubleshooting.
- Global experience providing tier three support in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Eight years equivalent external work experience or six years of First Solar IT experience.
- 4+ years in either manufacturing systems or on software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with four years of related work experience or two years of First Solar IT Experience, or
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Experience in developing, deploying, and supporting Windows mobile applications is a plus.
- Proven ability and knowledge of computer technology.
- Master’s degree in Information Technology with two years of related work experience, or
- Object oriented languages.
- Experience with AngularJS and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is preferred.
- Proven experience with software development life cycle, Agile teams, change management process, and version control packages.
- Associate’s degree in Information Technology with six years of related work experience or four years of First Solar IT Experience, or
- 6+ months of experience interfacing with manufacturing control systems, shop floor interface/automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer.
- $89,100-$127,000 Annually.
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Company
Overview
20 GW
Solar Installations Completed
Completed over 20 gigawatts of solar installations globally, demonstrating significant contributions to renewable energy projects worldwide.
- Focuses on manufacturing advanced photovoltaic (PV) solar modules and providing utility-scale PV power plants.
- Offers a range of solutions, from manufacturing to large-scale solar power projects, emphasizing sustainability.
- Pioneers a closed-loop recycling process for solar panels, reducing environmental impact.
- Drives clean energy transformation with integrated solutions including development, financing, and operation of solar plants.
- “Responsible Solar” — commitment to environmental stewardship from sourcing through end‑of‑life management
- “Principled foundation” — zero tolerance for human rights abuses and strong governance
- Transparency — first solar manufacturer to publish onsite third‑party social‑audit findings globally
- Innovation & technical excellence — industry‑leading efficiency, ultra‑low carbon footprint, fastest energy payback
34% Emissions Reduction
GHG Target
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 34% by 2028.
Net-Zero by 2050
Long-Term GHG Goal
Company target to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
100% Renewable Energy
US by 2026, Global by 2028
Commitment to using 100% renewable energy in U.S. operations by 2026 and globally by 2028.
88K Tonnes Recycling
Global PV Capacity
Annual photovoltaic recycling capacity reaching 88,000 tonnes.
- Since 2008, GHG intensity reduced ~77%; since 2020, energy per watt down 15%, water intensity down 48%
- 2023: manufacturing water recycling up 88%, 318M L recycled; water intensity down 6%, waste intensity down 28%
- Series 6 Plus and Series 7 TR1 modules achieved EPEAT Climate+ (≤400 kg CO₂ e/kWp)
- Manufacturing energy intensity per watt reduced 65% since 2009; goal: 74% by 2028
- Conducted RBA‑validated third‑party social audits across global manufacturing: U.S. and Vietnam received platinum rating; Malaysia facility assessed and corrective actions underway
- No detailed public gender statistics found
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