{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"48d487b84bc5fbd4534a257f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/48d487b84bc5fbd4534a257f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/48d487b84bc5fbd4534a257f","title":"Development Engineer II","description":"First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.\n\nBasic Job Functions:\n\nLead design, implementation, and validation of electrical control systems and PLC/HMI programming\n\nSupport end-to-end equipment commissioning, vendor checkout, and system startup\n\nDrive data collection, optimization, and visualization for control systems\n\nDevelop software tools to improve workflows and enable AI/ML adoption\n\nIntegrate equipment with MES, SQL databases, and enterprise systems\n\nTroubleshoot and resolve control system and equipment issues\n\nEducation/Experience:\n\nAssociate's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 15 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.\n\nBachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 5 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.\n\nMaster's Degree in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline and 3 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as a Development Engineer I at First Solar.\n\nPh.D. in an engineering discipline or similar technical discipline.\n\nMinimum 2 years of industrial work experiences in one or more of the following categories: equipment project engineering, equipment engineering, software engineering, control engineering, Automation engineering, AI/ML driven functional material development\n\nRequired Skills/Competencies:\n\nStrong programming skills in Python, with experience using libraries such as NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch\n\nExperience with controls engineering and industrial automation systems, including PLC/HMI programming and electrical/control system troubleshooting\n\nProficiency in AutoCAD, with the ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics and panel layouts\n\nSolid understanding of electrical and electronic control systems, with hands-on troubleshooting experience\n\nFamiliarity with robotics systems, motion control (servo motors, stepper motors, AC/DC drives), and vision systems (e.g., Cognex configuration and programming)\n\nExperience coordinating with international vendors, including equipment integration and technical communication\n\nWorking knowledge of machine learning concepts and data preprocessing techniques for industrial applications\n\nFamiliarity with MSSQL/SSMS and data visualization tools for data analysis and reporting\n\nHigh proficiency with Microsoft Office tools\n\nStrong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail\n\nEssential Responsibilities:\n\nDesign and enhance control software for process, metrology, and analytical equipment, enabling more efficiency research workflows and future machine learning and AI adoptions.\n\nStreamline database systems through administration, automation, and performance tuning to ensure reliable and efficient data operations.\n\nDevelop tailored software tools and applications to address evolving site-specific challenges and improve overall productivity.\n\nResponsible for designing, programming, and coordination of small to mid-scale control systems and projects, enabling remote control where desired; responsible to assist with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation; responsible for maintaining and updating of process tool electrical drawings, ensuring the tracking of equipment changes is documented and drawings are kept current; responsible for troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment issues, especially control related; responsible to support cross functional teams on large projects including hardware bring-up/troubleshoot, software develop/CIP/debug, drive vendor communication; responsible to bridge gap of existing and new equipment in databasing to handshake with corporate server and be able to interface data transaction\n\nMaintain effective communications levels and fosters team building.\n\nResponsible for assisting with communication between process equipment and SQL database.\n\nEnsures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.\n\nReporting Relationships:\n\nReport to Sr Member of the Technical Staff\n\nMay have direct reports\n\nUp to 10% domestic/international\n\nEstimated Salary Range:\n\n104,910 USD per year- 142,000 USD per year\n\nUS Physical Requirements:\n\nWill sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.\n\nWill climb stairs on an occasional basis.\n\nWill lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.\n\nRequired to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent 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