Equipment Technician

ES Foundry Corp; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Job summary

ES Foundry Corp is seeking an Equipment Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment used in solar manufacturing. The role supports production activities and requires adherence to safety, PPE, and cleanroom protocols.

Shifts are 12 hours long (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.), with opportunities to contribute to improvements and cost-reduction initiatives while collaborating with Engineering and Production teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; an associate degree is preferred.
• 0-2 years’ experience in semiconductor and/or Solar Industry.
• Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting / problem solving ability.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge and experience working with PLCs, vision system, vacuum systems, chemical and gases preferred.
• Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting / problem solving ability.
• Experience working in an ISO-9001 environment or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment used in the manufacturing process.
• Perform preventive maintenance on process tools and equipment.
• Repair electrical and mechanical components of solar manufacturing toolsets.
• Install, dismantle, adjust, and repair equipment per blueprints and manuals.
• Assist with equipment modifications as directed by Engineering.
• Support continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Maintain accurate data collection and reporting.
• Ensure smooth shift transitions with team members.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

Automated equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

PLCs

Vision system

Vacuum systems

Chemicals handling

Job description

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Greenwood, SC, US

Location

Greenwood, South Carolina, United States (On-site)

Who We Are

ES Foundry is the only US-based pure play solar foundry that provides Domestic Content Bonus ITC compliant product solutions for US end customers. The company's manufacturing facility is in South Carolina. Our founding members have accumulated experience of over 40GW+ of module sales and 30GW+ of manufacturing operation expansion.

ESF offers excellent career growth opportunities and is expanding its talented workforce to meet rising demand. By joining ESF, you’ll learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a team committed to our shared values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Summary

The Equipment Technician is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of equipment used in the manufacturing process to ensure the successful execution of production activities all in accordance with the high industry standards and manufacturing timescales.

Work hours for maintenance technicians are assigned in 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work comfortably while supporting all safety, PPE, and cleanroom protocol procedures.
• Will be responsible for a variety of solar toolsets, including tracking tool performance and assisting with plans for improvements.
• Responsible for performing electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair of all solar manufacturing toolsets/equipment.
• Responsible for installing, dismantling, adjusting, repairing and assembling solar equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repairing manuals, rough sketches or drawings. May also include equipment modifications as directed by Engineering.
• Proactively search for potential equipment problems and work with team members to avoid or resolve
• Participating in and contributing to continuous improvement and problem-solving activities
• Perform all required preventive maintenance on all process tools and equipment
• Proficiently perform general PC functions on a regular basis
• Work with previously and following shift team members to ensure smooth shift transitions
• Follow written specifications and procedures
• Assist in solving problems and record observations during the data collection process
• Complete reports when necessary
• Interact, support or assist manufacturing/production personnel
• Research opportunities for cost reduction and make suggestions/recommendations for implementation
• Attend scheduled corporate training and meetings
• Accept and complete other duties and tasks as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, associate’s degree preferred
• 0-2 years’ experience in semi-conductor and/or Solar Industry
• Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting / problem solving ability
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge and experience working with PLCs, vision system, vacuum systems, chemical and gases preferred
• Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting / problem solving ability
• Experience working in an ISO-9001 environment or equivalent desirable

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand and walk up to 90% of the shift.
• Always wear the required PPE while in the manufacturing area. Other personal protective equipment is required as departmental policies or job tasks dictate.
• Must be able to lift and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs., up to 10% of the work time.

ES Foundry Corp, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.