Solar Energy Company Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
First Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Developer I to design, develop, test, and implement manufacturing software systems. The role involves collaborating with the MES architect to ensure seamless integration with hardware and software systems, providing support for manufacturing systems, R&D, and quality systems.
Responsibilities:
• Design and develop new software systems and modify existing ones for First Solar’s manufacturing in a fast paced & agile development environment.
• Participate and Provide inputs actively in solution design, performing analysis and tradeoffs for the various solutions and technology options.
• Understand, champion, and enforce software development best practices, design patterns, refactoring techniques, and quality standards.
• Integrate and configure shop floor systems with custom-developed and off-the-shelf solutions.
• Responsible for Manufacturing Systems support and meeting KPIs. Provides afterhours support as required via on-call roster system.
• Investigates problems related to software systems, performs root cause analysis, implements short term and long-term preventative measures.
• Document recurring issues and present possible solutions. Produce technical documentation for service transition to operation.
• Adhere to SDLC processes, agile methodologies, safety procedures and compliance (SOX, etc.)
• Exercise effective communications & foster team building
• Ability to take ownership of small sized tasks and deliver while mentoring team members.
• Work independently with Global MES team and stakeholders across different geographical zones to develop / deliver software solutions.
• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements, assisting to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor or Master Degree in IT or related field
• 2+ years in software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies preferred.
• 1+ years of experience interfacing with manufacturing control systems, shop floor automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer preferred.
• Experience in solution design and development skills based on multi-tiered architecture using C#, XAML, ASP.NET, JavaScript
• Proven expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL development, large volume data processing and maintenance
• Experience in Test Driven Design Development technique
• Proven experience with software development life cycle, Agile teams, change management process, and version control packages.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting large complex software system, creative thinker with good problem-solving abilities.
• Experience providing software system support in a global manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated to learn new skills independently.
• Proven communication, interpersonal, organization and project management skills, including the ability to contribute development efforts with multinational team members.
• Ability to take ownership of small sized tasks and deliver while mentoring team members.
• Work independently with Global MES team and stakeholders across different geographical zones to develop / deliver software solutions.
• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements, assisting to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems.
Preferred:
• 2+ years in software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies preferred.
• 1+ years of experience interfacing with manufacturing control systems, shop floor automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer preferred.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, YAML, and deploying via Pipelines is preferred.
• Experience with Service Fabric is preferred.
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Angular and AngularJS is preferred.
• Experience interfacing with Allen Bradley Logix PLCs and RSLinx software
• Demonstrated success in integrating manufacturing hardware and 3rd party software systems.
• Experience in Windows mobile applications, Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 is a plus.
Company:
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Tempe, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.