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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Developer I USA - **Company:** First Solar - **Location:** Perrysburg, OH, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $62,500.0 - $89,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Data Analysis, C Sharp (Programming Language), Information Systems, Databases, Computer Literacy, Data Architecture, Data Structures, Extensible Application Markup Language, Design of User Interfaces, Windows Presentation Foundation, Operational Databases, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Data Logging, Software Modules, Integration Tests, Information Technology - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d9aa83e803417d77 ## About the Role * Minimum 2 years of work experience * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent work experience, * Experience with multi-tiered architecture using C#, HTML/XAML, and SQL. * Proven ability with UI design. WPF experience is a plus. * Understands Manufacturing processes. * Proven ability and knowledge of computer technology. * Excellent communication and organization skills. * Demonstrated ability to create technical documentation and reports. * Proven interpersonal skills. ## Description Develops software, writes SQL-based reports, and provides support for First Solar's MES, R&D, Quality and Reliability systems and data architectures., * Executes designs, specifications, and requirements to create applications and data structures for MES 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 MES applications. * Interfaces with team members and stakeholders from other departments. * Exercises effective communications levels and fosters team building. * Adheres to SDLC processes, standards, and compliance measures (SOx, etc.) * Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards. * Performs other assignments as required. * 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 simple templates and tools. Assists as part of a team on design of components of larger systems. Produces detailed designs including for example: physical data flows, file layouts, common routines and utilities, program specifications or prototypes, and backup, recovery and restart procedures. * Translates and implements simple development project requirements into physical database structures. Assesses proposed changes to object and data structures and implements these changes in physical databases. Assists in database management system support activities for operational database systems. * Designs, codes, tests, corrects, and documents simple programs, and assists in the implementation of software which forms part of a properly engineered information or communications system. * Applies tools and methods to identify the user experience, user's characteristics and tasks, and the technical, organizational and physical environment in which the product or system will operate. * Defines the integration build and produces a build definition for generation of the software. Accepts software modules from software developers, and produces software builds for loading onto the target hardware from software source code. Configures the hardware environment, produces integration test specifications, conducts tests and records the details of any failures. Carries out and reports fault diagnosis relating to moderately complex problems. * Uses the tools and techniques for specific areas of release and deployment activities. Administers the recording of activities, logging of results and documenting the technical activity undertaken. May carry out early life support activities such as providing support advice to initial users. * Assists in the investigation and resolution of issues relating to applications. Assists with specified maintenance procedures. * Investigates problems in systems and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures. * Uses appropriate methods and tools in the development, maintenance, control and distribution of quality and environmental standards. Makes technical changes to quality and environmental standards according to documented procedures. Distributes new and revised standards. * Other duties as assigned. * Job description subject to change at any time. 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