Equipment Engineer - Solar Line Optimization & Continuous Improvement

Insight Global; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance offerings

Paid leave as provided by applicable_l

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an Equipment Engineer to support a highly automated solar cell manufacturing operation. The role focuses on ensuring print line performance, analyzing manufacturing data, troubleshooting equipment and process issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The candidate should be analytical, enjoy working on the manufacturing floor, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where equipment reliability and data-driven decisions are critical to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline as listed.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting automated production equipment and processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience.
• Experience utilizing manufacturing data to drive process improvements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with precise equipment adjustments.
• Ability to work directly on the production floor and support a collaborative operation.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support a highly automated screen-printing manufacturing line by troubleshooting equipment and process-related issues.
• Spend 30-50% of time on the production floor monitoring line performance and adjusting processes.
• Analyze machine performance data, MES data, failure trends, alarm history, and production metrics to identify improvements.
• Utilize SPC to improve process capability, yield, uptime, and line performance.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on reliability, throughput, quality, and cost reduction.
• Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Evaluate replacement parts and equipment modifications to improve long-term reliability.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to keep the line operating efficiently.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Production floor

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics / Chemical / Manufacturing / Materials or related discipline

Tools

MES systems

SPC

Robotics

Vision systems / inspection

Job description

Insight Global seeks an Equipment Engineer to support a highly automated solar cell manufacturing operation. The role focuses on ensuring print line performance, analyzing manufacturing data, troubleshooting equipment and process issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The candidate should be analytical, enjoy working on the manufacturing floor, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where equipment reliability and data-driven decisions are critical to success.