Hiring: Manager- Controls Engineering USA Company: First Solar Location: Trinity, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 20:25:23 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Business Analysis, Load Balancing, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Microsoft Excel, PLC, Portfolio Management, Program Management, Project Management, REST, Root Cause Analysis, SOA, SQL Server, Scrum About the job Experience: •Minimum 10 years of related work experience •2 – 4 years of Lead experience Required Skills: •First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. •Manages the initiation and execution of global Controls solutions and support for Manufacturing Enterprise Systems (MES). Relationship management with business executives and stakeholders, and resource management of MES Solutions and Operations Electrical & Controls Engineers. •Business Analysis Expertise – Provide the bridge from business needs to software solutions. Expert-level ability to understand and translate business strategy, capabilities and requirements into high-level solution requirements. •Integration of plant floor systems •Qualified automation systems include PLC-based control, HMI screens, PC-based applications, and robotics. Experience in managing automation resources in a manufacturing environment is required. •Ladder-based PLC programming and applications, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens brand systems •Computer operating systems and software applications •Relational databases and PC-based console applications Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent years of work experience Compensation: •$131,200 - $187,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!