Equipment Engineer

Qcells North America; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS USA, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Engineer in Dalton, GA to oversee module manufacturing, including soldering, inspection, and mechanical assembly, while managing machinery and automation within set timescales.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of PLCs and control systems, plus CAD modeling with SolidWorks for parts and tooling, ensuring reliability and continuous improvement in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• SolidWorks skills (explorer, sheet metal, weldments).
• Materials knowledge (corrosion, failure mechanisms).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.
• PM tools experience; Synergies Adept desirable.
• Assertive, team player, able to handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Run diagnostic tests and repair malfunctioning equipment across plant automation.
• Commission control systems; calibrate devices including flow/pressure transmitters and level sensors.
• Perform preventative maintenance; manage CMMS data and run work orders.
• Use SolidWorks CAD guidelines to create solid models and drawings.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motor and motor control issues.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and design improvements.
• Identify critical machine components to ensure reliability.
• Complete work orders and collaborate to repair processing and solar equipment.
• Support development and ongoing improvement of solar module equipment.
• Adhere to Hanwha Q CELLS USA, Inc. policies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Synergies Adept

Job description

EQUIPMENT ENGINEER

Reports to: Head of Equipment Technology

Location: Dalton, GA

Classification: Salary Exempt

Summary

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

Description

EQUIPMENT ENGINEER

Reports to: Head of Equipment Technology

Location: Dalton, GA

Classification: Salary Exempt

Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Run diagnostic tests and repair malfunctioning equipment in all areas of plant automation.
• Commission control systems, troubleshoot operational issues, perform equipment, and process instrumentation calibration including flow and pressure transmitters, and level sensors.
• Perform preventative maintenance; ensure stock of critical spares, properly input data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), execute work orders, back up programs and keep prints and manuals current.
• Utilize established SolidWorks CAD guidelines and department design procedures to create solid models and detail 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 final operating environment.
• 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 USA, Inc.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• 3+ years of related experience
• Machine design experience includes specification of bearings, drive train components and design of fabricated components for proper fit and assembly.
• Demonstrated skills with SolidWorks, including SolidWorks explorer, sheet metal, toolbox, bill of materials and weldments.
• Materials knowledge (corrosion, failure mechanisms, strength of materials) is critical.
• Strong proficiency in related software including AutoCAD and MS Office applications, and project management tools.
• Project management, finite element, or other mechanical analysis software, PDM system (direct experience with Synergies Adept is desirable)
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand and walk in the production area throughout the workday.
• Able to lift to 50 pounds without restriction.
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Hanwha Q CELLS USA, Inc
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with factory automation, i.e., robotics, or complex servo-controlled systems.
• Be able to work voluntarily and creatively and constantly improve your competences.
• Stay responsible for job related problems and maintain job ownership.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.