Automation Technician
US$27 – US$38 / hr base salary
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Technician- Automation I USA (Day Crew/AM Shift)”
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- Level
- I
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$27 – US$38 / hr |
|---|
Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Controls, Robotics
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
The following is an entry level Automation Technician controls position were a successful candidate will be required to support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment implementation/startup, , PLC/HMI programing, and trouble-shooting/optimization of manufacturing processes control systems. This position directly supports a manufacturing site, the successful candidate will be assigned to a manufacturing schedule on either AM or PM crew/shift. AM shift is 6:00AM - 6:10PM. PM shift is 6:00PM - 6:10AM. This results in a rotating 36/48 hour work week schedule, which includes working every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Education/Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing equipment electrical/electronic/controls experience.
- Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engineering (preferred)
- No Degree - Must have 5+ years verifiable experience in a related field, (i.e., Semiconductors, Automotive etc.).
Required Skills/Competencies:
- 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/knowledge programming/trouble-shooting Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) utilizing FactoryTalk View ME; Proface HMI experience a plus.
- 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.