Automation Technician (All Crews/All PGT Plants)

First Solar
First Solar

Perrysburg, OH, USA

Posted on Aug 6, 2026

What’s great about First Solar:

  • Clean, bright, climate-controlled work environment
  • 12-hour crew schedule with 10 hours of built-in overtime each paycheck
  • Attractive 7-day work schedule over a 2-week period (50% days off)
  • Career Progression Tracks for technical and leadership roles
  • Onsite amenities which include a fitness center and café
  • Bonuses – Yearly
  • 401k with company match
  • Great Benefits package on day 1


Description Basic Job Functions: The following is an entry level Automation Technician controls position where 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 a 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 Engineering (preferred) No Degree - Must have 5+ years verifiable experience in a related field, (i.e., Semiconductors, Automotive etc.). Required Skills/Competencies: Ability to work