Equipment Engineer - Day Shift

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Illuminate USA is seeking an Equipment Engineer for its new solar panel manufacturing facility in central Ohio. The ideal candidate will support equipment reliability and efficiency, focusing on maintenance and continuous improvement of production equipment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with 1–3 years of relevant experience or strong recent graduates considered. A comprehensive benefits package is offered along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in equipment maintenance or production engineering.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and production safety principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of departmental goals and performance metrics.
• Manage and monitor spare parts inventory, equipment fault indicators, and quality standards.
• Conduct detailed equipment fault analysis and lead technical improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Equipment Engineer – Role Overview

Illuminate USA located in central Ohio is hiring an Equipment Engineer to support our new state‑of‑the‑art solar panel manufacturing facility in the Columbus area. The role focuses on ensuring reliable performance and continual improvement of complex production equipment and systems, including mechanical and electrical components. You will help drive equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety throughout operations.

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth are offered.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of departmental goals and performance metrics.
• Manage and monitor spare parts inventory, equipment fault indicators, quality standards, and maintenance costs.
• Conduct detailed equipment fault analysis and lead technical improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in technical research, promote knowledge sharing, and continuously improve front‑end equipment performance.
• Lead and support technical improvement projects and assist with the implementation of new equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and perform routine maintenance on production equipment.
• Conduct equipment inspections and repairs in assigned areas and provide technical guidance to assistant engineers.
• Support daily team management activities, including training, documentation, and performance monitoring.
• Create and maintain equipment‑related documentation such as SOPs, technical summaries, and maintenance logs.
• Deliver operator training for autonomous maintenance and safe equipment operation.
• Oversee spare parts procurement processes and implement cost‑effective inventory strategies.
• Continuously identify cost‑saving maintenance solutions and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with safety regulations and support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in equipment maintenance or production engineering; new graduates with internship or project experience and a strong technical background may also be considered.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and production safety principles.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 6S workplace standards, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• High learning agility and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present technical information confidently.
• Strong planning, coordination, and execution skills with the ability to work under pressure.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Illuminate USA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer.