Technician- Automation I USA (A Crew/AM Shift)

First Solar

Full-time Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians
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Location
Gaffney, South Carolina, United States
Posted
June 29, 2026

Job Description

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

Basic Job Functions:

  • The following is an entry level Automation Technician controls position were a successful candidate will be required to support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment implementation/startup, , PLC/HMI programing, and trouble-shooting/optimization of manufacturing processes control systems. This position directly supports a manufacturing site, the successful candidate will be assigned to a manufacturing schedule on either AM or PM crew/shift. AM shift is 6:00AM - 6:10PM. PM shift is 6:00PM - 6:10AM. This results in a rotating 36/48 hour work week schedule, which includes working every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

    • Education/Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of manufacturing equipment electrical/electronic/controls experience.
  • Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engin...

    • Job Details

    • Job Type
      Full-time
    • Category
      Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians
    • Date Posted
      June 29, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      August 08, 2026