Software Lead- Operations MES USAFirst Solar, Inc. • Walbridge, OH, US

No longer accepting applications

Software Lead- Operations MES USA

First Solar, Inc. • Walbridge, OH, US

21 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Basic Job Functions

Evaluates, designs, and implements projects for controlling and interfacing with the manufacturing processes. This includes designing and developing related data visualization and user input systems, database structures, procedures, and reports. Works with the MES architects and controls engineers to ensure solutions integrate seamlessly with the MES hardware and software systems to support enterprise design goals. Provides execution system technical knowledge and resources to the MES development team. Provides the final level of support for First Solar's manufacturing execution systems, data architectures, and data collection. This MES operations lead is responsible for ensuring timely response to manufacturing MES Software Issues as well as identifying and implanting proactive measures to minimize downtime. Directs MES Ops Developer Team in providing support and solutions for existing equipment on the production floor for strategic partners of the MES group. Drives and manages capacity expansion projects in existing or new plants.

Education / Experience

Bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent years of work experience.
Minimum 6 years of work experience.
6+ years in either manufacturing systems or on software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies.
4+ years of experience with manufacturing control systems, shop floor interface / automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer.

Required Skills / Competencies

Proven Organizational and Project Managerial skills.

Demonstrated expertise with manufacturing software architecture and execution systems.

Successful leadership of software development projects and processes.

Strong C# development skills.

Proven Microsoft SQL Server design and development expertise.

Demonstrated success in application support.

Excellent understanding of computer operating systems and software applications.

Excellent understanding of enterprise data systems.

Proven employee and customer relations skills.

Proven interpersonal communications, including the ability to drive international projects with multinational team members.

Essential Responsibilities

Evaluate, configure, and deploy execution system software for controlling manufacturing processes and tool data collection.

Design and develop data visualization and user input systems for manufacturing and related processes.

Design and develop database structures and procedures to operate and maintain software systems.

Supplies manufacturing data and operation reports based on production data to strategic MES partners and supports ongoing data collection operations.

Develop software and database applications on a variety of platforms.

Manages outsourced software development work.

Ensures good QA standards for software development.

Manages transitions from the developers (solutions group) to the support group.

Oversees local MES operation development activities to support business objectives.

Coordinate activities and development of the Local MES Support Team members, including on-call rotations and escalation procedures.

Maintains focus on team programs and key changes requests.

Interfaces with solutions / project teams to ensure smooth support hand-off of new or modified applications.

Fosters collaboration, open communication, and team building.

Other duties as assigned.

Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships

This position will have direct reports.

Travel

5% - 10%

Estimated Salary Range

109,500.00 - 156,000.00, Annually

US Physical Requirements

Hybrid Physical Requirements

Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.

Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.

Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.

Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.

20 / 40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.

Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.

May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.

May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.

Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).

All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

J-18808-Ljbffr

Create a job alert for this search

Lead • Walbridge, OH, US

Related jobs