Equipment Engineer (Ingot)

Title: Ingot Equipment Engineer
Location: Cartersville, GA

SUMMARY 
Hanwha Qcells designs builds and manages financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for the US energy market.

The Equipment Engineer I is responsible for manufacturing solar modules, which consists of soldering, inspection, mechanical assembly, and machinery management, all in accordance with high industry standards and within manufacturing timescales. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Run diagnostic tests and repair malfunctioning equipment in all areas of factory automation.

• Commission control systems, troubleshoot operational issues, and perform equipment and process instrumentation calibration, including flow and pressure transmitters and level sensors.

• Perform preventative maintenance; ensure the stock of critical spares, correctly input data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), execute work orders and backup programs, and keep prints and manuals up to date.

• Utilize established SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD guidelines, and department design procedures to create solid models and detailed drawings.

• Troubleshoot all programmable logic control (PLC), HMI, motor, and motor control problems.

• 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 to ensure reliability in the final operating environment.

• Drive operational improvement and cost reduction by enhancing industrial control schemes.

• Execute all required duties while practicing safe work methods and adhering to all plant safety.

• Develop and maintain regular reports consistent with departmental needs to track progress and drive action on Equipment improvements.

• Complete assigned work orders, write work requests, and collaborate with other team members to troubleshoot and repair processing and solar module equipment.

• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the solar module equipment.

• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Q CELLS Georgia, Inc. 

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field 

• 3+ years of equipment engineering experience

• More than one year of related experience (internships and relevant major college project experiences)

• Machine design experience, including specification of bearings, drive train components, and design of fabricated components for proper fit and assembly

• Demonstrated skills with SolidWorks, Inventor, and Autodesk

• Materials knowledge (corrosion, failure mechanisms, strength of materials) is critical

• Strong proficiency in related software, including Auto CAD and MS Office applications and project management tools

• Project management, finite element, or other mechanical analysis software, PDM system

• Able to tolerate a fast-paced work environment in areas that are not climate-controlled

• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Able to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday

• Able to lift to 50 pounds without restriction

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Equipment can be disassembled or assembled for a long time for equipment inspection and maintenance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with factory automation, robotics, actuators, or complex servo-controlled systems

• Experience working with part design and assembly plot design with Auto CAD(2D)

• Experience in machining, assembling, and maintenance of machine parts

• Experience in Visual Basic, JavaScript, C++, PLC, Inspection Vision, and deep learning designs

• Be able to work voluntarily and creatively and constantly improve your competencies

• Stay responsible for job-related problems and maintain job ownership