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Illuminate USA · 5 hours ago

Senior Equipment Engineer - Day Shift

Pataskala, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Illuminate USA is a new joint venture in renewable energy, establishing a large solar panel manufacturing factory in the Columbus, Ohio area. The Senior Equipment Engineer will focus on maintaining and enhancing manufacturing efficiency by maximizing equipment performance and minimizing downtime, while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.

ManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary tool owner in Illuminate’s manufacturing process, identifying problems and implementing solutions for equipment development and enhancement

Oversee installation, modification, upgrades, and maintenance of equipment to ensure manufacturing efficiency and reliability

Develop and implement programs to improve uptime and address equipment issues affecting the production process

Coordinate with vendors and contractors for new tool installations, upgrades, and qualifications, ensuring they meet company standards

Maintain and update equipment records, including manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades, and safety information

Define, document, and implement preventive maintenance schedules to maintain optimal equipment functionality

Train and mentor Maintenance Technicians, providing guidance on troubleshooting and upkeep of equipment

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Equipment engineeringManufacturing practicesPreventive maintenanceMS Office SuiteCAD softwareVerbal communicationWritten communicationTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (equivalent experience may be considered)

7+ years of technical experience in equipment engineering, ideally within renewable energy manufacturing

Strong knowledge of equipment engineering and maintenance practices in a manufacturing setting

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Strong time management skills with the ability to manage tasks independently

Ability to work off-hours as required in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

This role is fully onsite at the Illuminate USA manufacturing facility

Must be able to work a 8-hour shift

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30–40 lbs

Frequent walking throughout the production floor, warehouse areas, and outdoor facility spaces

Preferred

Experience with CAD software preferred

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits

Ongoing career development opportunities

Company

Illuminate USA

Illuminate USA is a solar panel manufacturer.

Founded in 2023

Pataskala, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.illuminateusa.com

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