Equipment Engineer (Cell)

Qcells; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS is seeking an Equipment Engineer to oversee the Cell Equipment Team and manage the maintenance and operation of automated systems, lasers, metallization, sorters, thermal, vacuum, and wet etching equipment within our production facility.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience with automation in semiconductor or display manufacturing. Proficiency in PLCs, robotics, SQL, and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with equipment automation (laser, wet etching, metallization, sorter, thermal, vacuum).
• Experience in semiconductor or display manufacturing; strong automation, PLC, and robotics understanding.
• Proficiency with SQL and MS Office to interpret data and derive conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Improve process productivity by analyzing equipment issues and applying corrective actions.
• Develop equipment to increase productivity and production yield; improve control systems (PLC).
• Manage parts, maintenance efficiency, and inventory to reduce downtime.
• Research equipment development trends and establish intelligent manufacturing and automation systems.
• Oversee on-site maintenance and operation procedures; train technicians as needed.
• Contribute to additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Automation

PLC

Robotics

Data analysis

SQL

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SQL

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

The Cell Equipment Team oversees the status of process equipment and related facilities. Equipment Engineers mainly manage the maintenance and operation of automated, laser, metallization, sorter, thermal, vacuum, or wet etching equipment systems within the production facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The general tasks of an Equipment Engineer should include but not be limited to the following:

1. Process Productivity Improvement

• Conduct data analysis to define equipment issues and apply appropriate corrective measures.
• Examine the cause of product damage and quality defects to improve product yield.
• Improve equipment productivity by reducing cycle time and optimizing preventive maintenance.
• Reduce downtime from equipment errors and breakdown maintenance.

2. Equipment Development

• Develop at the component level to increase productivity and production yield.
• Improve the control system of equipment to increase process precision.
• Analyze equipment data, or video recording of equipment process if needed, to create better optimization of automation and components setting.
• Improve system automation and logics (PLC) to streamline equipment process.

3. Resource Management

• Reduce spare parts expenses through maintenance optimization.
• Develop internal manufacturing technology essential for high-performance production.
• Manage inventory of maintenance-related consumable goods and parts.
• Analyze the lifetime of equipment components and develop a method to increase components lifetime.

4. Project Development

• Research equipment development trend of state-of-the-art solar cell manufacturing technology.
• Establish intelligent manufacturing system and automated operating and monitoring system.
• Set equipment specifications with optimized production conditions and create utility specification that includes raw material usage and hookup description.

5. On-site Management

• Establish safeguards through risk assessment of equipment based on environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Document standard operating procedures of equipment maintenance and operation and conduct necessary training to Technicians.
• Manage any activities conducted on assigned equipment, such as maintenance, operation, or production testing.

6. All other duties assigned by management or that require immediate attention by Team members.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education Background & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in equipment (automation, laser, wet etching, metallization, sorter, thermal, vacuum).

2. Must have Technical Knowledge:

• Experience in semiconductor, display manufacturing, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of automation, PLC, and robotics.
• Analysis skills in SQL and MS Office to interpret data and derive conclusions.

3. Preferred Requirements:

• Basic understanding of solar cell production.

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.