Job Title: Controls Engineer II (Development Support) Reports To: Sr. Manger - Process Development First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: This is Job Title: Controls Engineer II (Development Support) Reports To: Sr. Manger - Process Development First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: This is a mid-level corporate control. This position requires a successful candidate to take a lead role in crossover between development and MES controls to support R&D operations, develop electrical controls systems/designs, PLC/HMI programing, data collection and optimization of development processes control systems and assist with equipment implementation/startup. The successful candidate will be assigned to a day shift, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday. Education/Experience: * Associates/Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience. * Minimum 5 years of controls engineering experience. Required Skills/Competencies: * Proven understanding/knowledge and experience in controls engineering techniques and practices. * Proven understanding/knowledge and ability to trouble-shoot electrical/electronic control systems. * Proven understanding/knowledge of global manufacturing processes and safety requirements. * Proven experience using Auto Desk AutoCad drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts. * Good understanding/knowledge programming of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC's, including ladder and function block diagram. * Good understanding/knowledge programming Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) including PanelView Plus, PanelView Plus CE, and RSView SE. * Good understanding/knowledge designing, programming, and commissioning at least two control network including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet. * Proven understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including programming, safety requirements, and design/implementation practices. * Good understanding/knowledge of motion controls including stepper motors, servo motors, and AC/DC Drives. * Good understanding/knowledge of Cognex vision camera configuration and programming experience. * Proven understanding of computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family. * Some knowledge of working in server environment. * Some Microsoft SQL Server Database configuration experience. * Experience in at least one multi-tiered architecture using C#, VB.NET, HTML, XML and SQL. * Understanding/knowledge of Corporate Ethernet architectures and systems. * Excellent communications skills both oral and written. * Good problem-solving skills. Essential Responsibilities: Primary Responsibilities: * Responsible for support of development facilities, including remote support. * Responsible for designing, programming, and coordination of small to mid-scale control systems and projects. * 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 controls related issues. * Responsible to interface with multiple departments within the organization to ensure corporate controls policies/standards are understood and being adhered to. * Responsible to assist senior engineers on large projects. * Maintain effective communications levels and fosters team building. * Responsible to assist with communication between