Equipment Engineer (Cell)

Qcells Georgia, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells Georgia, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Engineer (Cell) in Cartersville, GA. The role focuses on the performance, reliability, and optimization of state‑of‑the‑art cell manufacturing equipment, including automated, thermal, vacuum, and laser systems.

The engineer will supervise daily operations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to drive yield and productivity. The successful candidate will have a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and knowledge of automation, PLCs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Understanding of equipment automation, PLC, and robotics technology.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of production lines.
• Analyze equipment data to identify issues and apply corrective actions.
• Improve yield by reducing defects and optimizing maintenance.
• Enhance productivity by reducing cycle time and downtime.
• Develop equipment components and control systems for better precision.
• Manage inventory of maintenance parts and consumables.
• Document procedures and train technicians on equipment operation.

Skills

Automation concepts

PLC

Robotics

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary

The Cell Equipment Team drives the performance, reliability, and optimization of state‑of‑the‑art cell manufacturing equipment. Equipment Engineers oversee the daily operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced production lines—including automated, thermal, vacuum, chemical/wet process, or laser systems.

Description

EQUIPMENT ENGINEER (CELL)

Location: Cartersville, GA

Summary

The Cell Equipment Team drives the performance, reliability, and optimization of state‑of‑the‑art cell manufacturing equipment. Equipment Engineers oversee the daily operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced production lines—including automated, thermal, vacuum, chemical/wet process, or laser systems.

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of equipment automation, PLC, and robotics technology.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation, laser, wet etching, metallization, thermal, or vacuum equipment.
• Experience in semiconductor, display manufacturing, or related industry.
• Basic technical 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.