Equipment Engineer

ES Foundry; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

ES Foundry in South Carolina is seeking an engineer to collaborate with Process, Yield/Integration engineers and Technicians to optimize and maintain production lines, supporting safety, efficiency, and quality goals through continuous improvement.

You will provide first-level engineering support for equipment issues, review data logs and SPC, develop PM procedures, and drive cost reduction, OEE, and reliability projects while ensuring EH&S and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related field.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Basic problem-solving toolkit (FMEA, 5 Whys, 8D, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office; project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Resolve daily line issues with manufacturing supervisor, process, and equipment technicians.
• Provide first-level engineering support for equipment issues; contribute to cost reduction and OEE projects.
• Review equipment data logs, errors, and SPC; develop PM procedures, OCAPs, SWIs, and PM checklists.
• Train Equipment and PM technicians; plan training programs.
• Perform root cause failure analysis and design improvements for parts.
• Identify critical machine components and analyze design features to ensure reliability.
• Drive improvement projects to reduce repair and maintenance costs.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S and Quality standards and participate in tool performance initiatives.

Skills

FMEA

5 Whys

8D

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

To work together with Process Engineer, Yield/Integration Engineer, and Equipment Technicians to optimize and maintain production lines, and support safety, efficiency, and quality goals set by the company by way of continuous improvement.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

About us:

ES Foundry is the only US-based pure play solar foundry that provides Domestic Content Bonus ITC compliant product solutions for US end customers. The company's manufacturing facility is in South Carolina. Our founding members have accumulated experience of over 40GW+ of module sales and 30GW+ of manufacturing operation expansion. ESF offers excellent career growth opportunities and is expanding its talented workforce to meet rising demand. By joining ESF, you'll learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a team committed to our shared values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.