Production Operator

Bila Solar, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health Coverage

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Job summary

Bila Solar located in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Solar Equipment Engineer to ensure reliable operation of manufacturing equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and drive improvements in throughput and safety.

The role focuses on maintaining high-speed solar-module production equipment, performing root cause analysis, and mentoring junior technicians within a dynamic manufacturing team in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or related field.
• At least 3 years of equipment maintenance experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in upholding all safety protocols.
• Analyze, inspect, maintain, and repair solar-module manufacturing equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and other KPIs.
• Maintain equipment performance records, downtime, failures, and corrective actions.
• Purchase spare parts and manage stock levels for all equipment.
• Assist in planning, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and facilities requirements.
• Develop and manage the Preventive Maintenance Program with Operations coordination.
• Mentor and train junior equipment technicians.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Servo controls

CAD drawings

Programming software

Automated equipment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

CAD software

Automation equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Solar Equipment Engineer! In this crucial role, you'll ensure the seamless operation of our machinery and equipment by performing preventive maintenance, optimizing throughput, troubleshooting issues, and repairing and upgrading equipment. Your expertise will help maintain the efficiency, safety, and reliability of our manufacturing processes, contributing significantly to our overall productivity and success.

About the Company

Bila Solar is driving the next generation of American solar innovation, by transforming American solar production from our HQ in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana — strengthening the domestic supply chain and creating advanced manufacturing jobs in clean energy. Led by highly-experienced industry veterans, we’re among the first-to-market to offer US-made solar cells in a 550w dual-glass module that can deliver exceptional durability and top-tier performance. But, we’re not stopping there. Our facility also produces an innovative, ultralight, 17-pound 520w module, designed for commercial rooftops and low-load-bearing structures, bringing solar to places traditional panels can’t reach.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead by example in upholding all company safety protocols
2. Analyze, inspect, maintain, and repair all solar-module manufacturing equipment in facility
3. Perform Root Cause Analysis, devise solutions, implement improvements, and establish effective prevention measures for problems that arise with solar equipment
4. Continuously monitor and improve the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and other KPIs as directed
5. Maintain all solar module manufacturing equipment and keep meticulous records of equipment performance, equipment/part failures, machine downtime, and solutions/corrective actions to problems to create a detailed and accessible database of Lessons Learned
6. Purchase spare/replacement parts for all equipment, track purchase requests, maintain spare part safety stock, etc.
7. Participate in planning, purchasing, installation, and commissioning of new solar manufacturing equipment, as well as determining the appropriate facilities requirements (power/air/water/etc).
8. Develop and manage the Preventive Maintenance Program, coordinating with the Operations Team to ensure that all daily/weekly/monthly/annual checks are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
9. Guide, train, and coach junior equipment technicians in proper machine maintenance and troubleshooting
10. Cooperate and work with cross-functional departments as needed

Skills

1. Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Proficient in mechanical / electrical system design principles and Servo controlsProficient in CAD drawings and programming software
2. Strong experience with automated solar-module manufacturing equipment (e.g., welding machines, laminators, stringers, busbar machines, cutting machines, etc.)
3. Strong sense of responsibility and excellent communication and teamwork abilities
4. Excellent creative problem-solving abilities
5. Ability to mentor / train junior members of the staff

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical or related field

Experience

3+ years of experience in equipment maintenance in high-speed manufacturing environment

Jobsite

Indianapolis, IN 46225

Benefits

1. Competitive Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
2. Health Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance.
3. Retirement Plan: Retirement savings plan (401k) with company match.
4. Paid Time Off: Paid time off and holidays.
5. Career Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.