The Opportunity

Do you want to save the world? You can be a hero by joining one of the world's leading solar photovoltaic (PV) companies! At SolarWorld, you will have the opportunity to help develop one of the world's cleanest and most environmentally-responsible forms of sustainable energy production.

We are looking for everyday heroes who are highly-motivated to grow North America's largest Solar PV production capability under one company! If you are proactive, entrepreneurial and enthusiastic about sustainable energy, we invite you to "Come Shine with Us!"

The Company

The SolarWorld Group of companies is a world leader in high quality solar power products and technology. SolarWorld is involved in every step of the solar value chain from raw silicon to turn-key solar power systems and is active in growing solar markets around the world. The group is exclusively dedicated to the core business of solar photovoltaic products and technology, operating production facilities in Germany and the USA. These factories supply sales offices in Germany, Spain, USA, South Africa and Singapore. SolarWorld is currently tooling up the USA’s largest solar wafer and cell production facility in Oregon to help serve the growing demand in the Americas. SolarWorld supplies solar silicon wafers to the international solar cell industry as well as modules, kits and turnkey PV systems to distributors and retailers world-wide. The SolarWorld Group also sells off-grid solar power solutions that make an important contribution to the sustainable economic growth of developing countries. Under the name Solar2World the group has pooled this ethical commitment to a sustainable future through solar energy.

The SolarWorld Group employs more than 2,000 people worldwide. The company’s stock (SWV.de) trades on the Frankfurt and Xetra exchanges and is included in the technology index TecDAX, in the ÖkoDAX, in the Dow Jones STOXX 600, in the international MSCI index as well as in the sustainability indices DAXglobal Alternative Energy and NAI. 

The Position

The MES Technical Lead will support the implementation, test and operation of a shop floor control system/Manufacturing Execution System (MES) at SolarWorld’s Hillsboro location.

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Plan, oversee and troubleshoot Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation at the tool, terminal and workflow level.
• Analyze, define and document requirements for process tool interfaces, material flow and operating procedures.
• Interface directly with Production, Process and Maintenance Engineering on automation related production activities.
• Establish and manage productive technical relationships with tool vendors to ensure successful and timely interface activities after delivery.
• Provide ongoing support for the MES application, SPC activities and Maintenance Management System package.
• Responsible for specification and implementation of workstation hardware and peripheral systems.
• Develops and implements reporting standards and processes.
• Writes and maintains technical specifications and system documentation.
• Analyzes and estimates feasibility, costs, time and compatibility with hardware and other programs.

The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering plus a minimum of 7-8 years of related experience in an equipment automation environment.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems and shop floor automation experience required.
• Experience automating tools incorporating XML message based interfaces and demonstrated ability to perform analysis and troubleshooting at both the protocol and message level required.
• Query development experience with SQL language and relational databases is required, experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle highly desirable.
• System administration skills in a Windows Server environment.
• Experience using and administering Windows Server 2003, Citrix XenApp, Thin Clients, VMWare highly desirable.
• Experience with Windows and Linux server.  Current Windows and/or Linux certification highly desirable.
• Candidates with background in statistical process control and process control charting will receive preference.
• Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a candidate’s successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, and background investigation, which includes employment and criminal histories.

For more information about SolarWorld and to apply for this position, please visit our Career Center at www.solarworld-usa.com/jobs. 

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V

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