Equipment Technician

T1 Energy Inc.; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy Inc. has an opening for an Equipment Technician II to lead maintenance and optimization of our automated solar production lines at our Wilmer, Texas facility. You will diagnose complex issues, perform advanced repairs, and partner with Engineering to implement process improvements.

You will mentor junior technicians, train production staff, and generate data-driven reports for leadership while maintaining equipment records and safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in machinery, electronics and automation.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in photovoltaics or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
• Proficient with data analysis tools (MS Excel).
• Willing to work shifts and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Train junior production personnel.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions independently with minimal supervision.
• Generate and analyze data for leadership reporting.
• Understand factory equipment structure and improve maintenance skills.
• Conduct regular inspections to prevent equipment failures.
• Maintain operation and maintenance records for equipment.
• Identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery.
• Assist with aligning machines during installation using precision tools.
• Support in repairing issues with new equipment.
• Follow schedules and ensure maintenance quality.
• Prolong equipment life and improve utilization.
• Adhere to safety rules and installation standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Electrical

Mechanical

Automation

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree in machinery/electronics

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.

The Role

T1 Energy is seeking an Equipment Technician II to lead maintenance and optimization efforts for our automated solar production lines. You will act as a high-level technical resource, performing complex diagnostics and advanced repairs on robotics and precision manufacturing systems. By partnering with Engineering to implement process improvements and mentoring junior technicians, you will play a vital role in sustaining the efficiency of our 5GW facility. This is a perfect role for an experienced technician ready to take on greater technical ownership in a cutting-edge environment.

What You'll Do

• Ability to train junior production personnel
• Ability to solve complicated equipment malfunctions independently and with minimum supervision
• Generate and analyze data to effectively communicate reporting to leaders
• Master the structure and working principle of factory production equipment and facilities, and learn and improve their own equipment maintenance skills and level.
• Conduct regular and scheduled inspections of the production equipment in the factory to ensure that the equipment is in good condition and eliminate potential equipment failures.
• Make daily operation records and maintenance records of the equipment system in a timely manner.
• Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Assist with aligning machines and equipment during installation, using hoists, jacks, squares, ruler, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
• Support in repairing any problems associated with new equipment.
• Follow work arrangement, timely repair the faulty equipment reported for repair, and ensure the maintenance quality.
• Maintain the equipment to prolong the longevity of service life and improve its utilization rate.
• Strictly abide by the safety operation rules, maintenance rules, and installation standards and specifications of the equipment.
• Perform other duties and special project, as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or above in machinery, electronics and automation.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant practical work experience, familiar with photovoltaics manufacturing industry or semiconductor production industry is preferred.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills with electrical, mechanical, and automation components preferred.
• Good knowledge of pneumatic systems.
• Ability to operate shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, inspection and test equipment.
• Ability to use data analysis tools such as MS Excel and other applications.
• Dedicated and strive to achieve, hardworking and reliable, be able to adapt to shifts and work well under pressure.

Employment Type & Schedule

• Full-Time, Hourly
• Shifts may include day, night, weekend, or rotating schedules, depending on operational needs.

The T1 Way

We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in.

T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.