Senior Equipment Engineer – Solar Module Manufacturing

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Equipment Engineer (Ingot) in Cartersville, GA to lead equipment engineering for solar module manufacturing. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain complex production equipment, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and reliability across the plant.

The role requires a solid background in machine design, SolidWorks/Inventor proficiency, and CMMS experience, with a focus on delivering high-quality solar PV outputs in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of equipment engineering experience.
• Experience beyond internships or major projects.
• Machine design experience including bearings, drive train components, and fabrication.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Inventor, and Autodesk tools.
• Materials knowledge: corrosion, failure mechanisms, strength of materials.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office; project management tools.
• Experience with PM/finite element or other mechanical analysis software; PDM systems.
• Able to work in fast-paced environments not climate-controlled.
• Team player who remains assertive under pressure.
• Ability to stand/walk in production areas and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Run diagnostics and repair malfunctioning equipment across factory automation.
• Commission control systems; troubleshoot issues; calibrate sensors and transmitters.
• Perform preventative maintenance and manage CMMS work orders and spares.
• Create solid models/drawings using SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD guidelines.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motor, and motor-control problems.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and design improvements.
• Identify critical components and analyze reliability in operation.
• Drive cost reduction via improved industrial control schemes.
• Maintain safety practices and plant safety policies.
• Prepare regular reports to track equipment improvements.

Skills

Equipment engineering

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

MS Office

CMMS

PDM system

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Equipment Engineer (Ingot) in Cartersville, GA to lead equipment engineering for solar module manufacturing. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain complex production equipment, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and reliability across the plant.

The role requires a solid background in machine design, SolidWorks/Inventor proficiency, and CMMS experience, with a focus on delivering high-quality solar PV outputs in a fast-paced facility.