Equipment Engineer

T1 Energy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy, a Texas-based solar manufacturing partner, seeks an Equipment Engineer to enhance production equipment reliability and efficiency across the factory. You will collaborate with maintenance, operations, and quality teams to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvements.

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment performance, troubleshooting issues, leading root cause analyses, and supporting new equipment installation and qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related engineering field.
• Five+ years of experience in equipment engineering, manufacturing engineering, maintenance engineering, or related role.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, electrical components, and automation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment manuals, and electrical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage projects and coordinate work across departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, productivity, and operating costs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues in collaboration with maintenance personnel.
• Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Support the selection, purchase, installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.
• Prepare equipment specifications, technical documentation, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Manage equipment upgrades and improvement projects, including schedules, budgets, and vendor coordination.
• Analyze downtime, maintenance costs, and equipment performance data to prioritize improvements.
• Work with operations and quality teams to resolve equipment issues affecting product quality or production output.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and service providers.
• Train maintenance and production personnel on equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Ensure equipment designs and modifications meet applicable safety requirements and company standards.

Skills

Mechanical & electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting & problem-solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial or related engineering

Tools

PLCs

CMMS

CAD software

Automation equipment

Job description

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.

The Equipment Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, performance, and efficiency of production equipment. This position supports equipment selection, installation, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvements while working closely with maintenance, operations, and quality teams to minimize downtime and support safe, consistent production.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, productivity, and operating costs.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues in collaboration with maintenance personnel.

• Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

• Support the selection, purchase, installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.

• Prepare equipment specifications, technical documentation, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.

• Manage equipment upgrades and improvement projects, including schedules, budgets, and vendor coordination.

• Analyze downtime, maintenance costs, and equipment performance data to prioritize improvements.

• Work with operations and quality teams to resolve equipment issues affecting product quality or production output.

• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and service providers.

• Train maintenance and production personnel on equipment operation and troubleshooting.

• Ensure equipment designs and modifications meet applicable safety requirements and company standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• Five or more years of experience in equipment engineering, manufacturing engineering, maintenance engineering, or a related role.

• Knowledge of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, electrical components, and automation.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment manuals, and electrical schematics.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage projects and coordinate work across departments.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robotics, or automated production equipment.

• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Experience with CAD software, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.

• Knowledge of equipment reliability measures, including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), mean time between failures (MTBF), and mean time to repair (MTTR).

The T1 Way

We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in.

T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.