ES Foundry · 2 days ago
Equipment Engineer
South Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expES Foundry is the only US-based pure play solar foundry that provides Domestic Content Bonus ITC compliant product solutions for US end customers. The Equipment Engineer role involves working with various engineering teams to optimize production lines and support safety, efficiency, and quality goals through continuous improvement initiatives.
ManufacturingSolar
Responsibilities
Engages and works closely with manufacturing supervisor, process, and equipment technicians to resolve daily line issues and line sustaining
Provides first level engineering support for equipment issues and involves in engineering project such as cost reduction, OEE improvement, Second Sourcing, Yield and reliability improvement and new line/equipment startup
Review equipment’s data log, errors & SPC to ensure equipment are always in control and develop necessary Preventive Maintenance (PM) Procedures, OCAPs, PM Standard Work Instruction (SWI) and PM Check List
Provides Equipment and PM technicians capability improvement and plans for training program
Perform root cause failure analysis for failed parts and use materials/fabrication knowledge to design improvements
Identify critical machine components and analyze critical design features (Critical Note Tree) to ensure reliability in the final operating environment
To drive improvement projects to reduce repair and maintenance costs
To comply with the standards, norms, and regulations regarding the quality of the environment, health and safety, and manufacturing
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the tool performance
Complies at all times with the Environment, Health and Safety and Quality standards, rules and regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree or Master's Degree in the field of Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field
3+ years of related experience
Basic understanding of problem-solving tools (FMEA, 5 Whys, 8D and etc, systematic approach with quality mindset
Strong proficiency in related software including AutoCAD and MS Office applications, and project management tools
Good team player with good communication and negotiation skills
Company
ES Foundry
ES Foundry produces solar cells made from silicon for use in solar energy projects.
201-500 employees
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