Equipment Engineer: Automation & Process Optimization

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS is seeking an Equipment Engineer to oversee the status and performance of process equipment within the solar cell production facility. The role focuses on maintenance, operation, and optimization of automated, laser, metallization, sorter, thermal, vacuum, and wet etching systems.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years of experience in equivalent equipment and manufacturing environments, with strong automation and PLC/robotics skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in equipment (automation, laser, wet etching, metallization, sorter, thermal, vacuum).
• Experience in semiconductor, display manufacturing, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of automation, PLC, and robotics.
• Data analysis using SQL and MS Office to interpret data and derive conclusions.
• Basic understanding of solar cell production.

Responsibilities

• Process productivity improvement and equipment data analysis to identify issues.
• Inspect causes of product damage to improve yield and optimize maintenance.
• Reduce downtime by preventive maintenance and rapid corrective actions.
• Develop components and control system improvements to increase productivity and precision.
• Manage inventory of maintenance consumables and parts and document procedures.

Skills

Automation

PLC

Robotics

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SQL

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS is seeking an Equipment Engineer to oversee the status and performance of process equipment within the solar cell production facility. The role focuses on maintenance, operation, and optimization of automated, laser, metallization, sorter, thermal, vacuum, and wet etching systems.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years of experience in equivalent equipment and manufacturing environments, with strong automation and PLC/robotics skills,