Developer I​/1st Shift

First Solar is hiring a Developer I for their 1st Shift in New Iberia, LA. The role involves developing software, writing SQL reports, and supporting Manufacturing Systems. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in C#/.Net and SQL. The position focuses on improving processes, providing technical support, and collaborating with teams. Strong communication, organization skills, and problem-solving abilities are essential.
Position: Developer I (1st Shift)

Description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic

Job Functions:

First Solar’s MES department seeks candidates who believe in our mission of providing cost-advantaged solar technology through innovation, customer engagement, industry leadership and operational excellence.

At First Solar, the MES organization is an innovation driver, continuously finding new ways to improve and automate processes that connect people and technology. They are the foundation of every business function, enabling the company to efficiently scale and make data-driven decisions to further our mission. People are MES’s most important asset, and this incredibly talented team supports our manufacturing systems, business applications, productivity tools, hardware, networks, and information security.

The MES organization seeks individuals who enjoy contributing to an innovative, fast-paced, forward-thinking team. They should be effective problem solvers, data driven, results oriented, and motivated to improve processes that help First Solar lead the world’s sustainable energy future.

Develops software, writes SQL-based reports, and provides support for First Solar’s Manufacturing Systems, R&D, and Quality systems and data architectures.

Education/

Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with two years of related work experience or 1 years of First Solar IT Experience; OR
• Associate’s degree in Information Technology with four years of related work experience or 2 years of First Solar IT Experience; OR
• High School Diploma or GED with six years equivalent external work experience or four years of First Solar IT Experience.
• 2 or more years developing in Microsoft C#/.Net
• 2 or more years writing SQL queries (SQL Server preferred)

Required Skills/

Competencies:
• Proven ability with desktop and web-based UI design.
• Experience with multi-tiered architecture using C#, HTML/XAML/JavaScript, and SQL.
• Proven ability and knowledge of computer technology.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Scripting technologies such as Power Shell.
• Demonstrated ability to create technical documentation and reports.
• Proven interpersonal skills.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Is responsible for Level 1 support of Manufacturing Systems applications (incident and service request).
• Is responsible for meeting support response, resolution, and Manufacturing Systems service availability SLAs.
• Follows escalation plan when required to ensure SLAs met.
• Provides after hours support as required via on-call roster system.
• Executes designs, specifications, and requirements to create applications and data structures for Manufacturing Systems and customer processes.
• Sets up and configures data collection activities and supports ongoing data collection from shop floor operations.
• Creates server-based applications to manage data, display reports, and provide status indicators / dashboards for information systems.
• Produces technical documentation for service transition to operation.
• Trains with subject matter experts to provide on call support, troubleshooting, and modifications to existing Manufacturing Systems applications.
• Collaborates with team members and stakeholders from other departments.
• Exercises effective communications levels and foster team building.
• Adheres to SDLC processes, standards, and compliance measures (SOx, etc.).
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Undertakes analytical activities and delivers analysis outputs, in accordance with customer needs and conforming to agreed standards.
• Within given research goals, builds on and refines appropriate outline ideas for research, i.e. evaluation, development, demonstration and implementation. Uses available resources to gain an up-to-date knowledge of any relevant IT field. Reports on work carried out and may contribute sections of material of publication quality.
• Applies data analysis and data modeling techniques to establish, modify or maintain a data structure and its associated components (entity descriptions, relationship descriptions, attribute definitions).
• Undertakes complete design of simple applications using…