Thermal Equipment Engineer for 24/7 Solar Fab

T1 Energy; Georgia; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy in Rockdale, Texas, is hiring Equipment Engineers to own thermal toolsets in the G2 TOPCon fab. This is a hands-on role, mostly at the tool, with on-site responsibilities in a 24/7 production environment.

You’ll write procedures, train technicians, and work with Process Engineering, EHS, and vendors to keep boron diffusion, oxidation, and related equipment running safely and efficiently. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or an associate degree with hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on equipment engineering in semiconductor, solar, or similar high-volume manufacturing.
• Hands-on repair of diffusion/oxidation furnaces and related components.
• Ability to troubleshoot from electrical diagrams, P&IDs, and PLC/HMI diagnostics.
• Track record of eliminating chronic equipment failures, not just repairs.

Responsibilities

• Own OEE, availability, MTBF, and MTTR for your toolset.
• Diagnose and fix tool downs, escalating with data when needed.
• Close root causes using 8D, FMEA, and Pareto analyses.
• Analyze tool data to spot failure trends and reduce downtime.
• Own the PM schedule and vendor procedures; manage spares levels.
• Maintain interlocks, gas detection, and safety systems in conjunction with EHS.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering on life cycles, cleaning, and ramp procedures.
• Document procedures and train technicians for tool operation.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem-solving

Decisive

Communication

Methodical

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechatronics Engineering

Associate degree with hands-on experience

Tools

LPCVD furnaces

Boron diffusion equipment

Oxidation furnaces

Gas delivery systems

Job description

T1 Energy in Rockdale, Texas, is hiring Equipment Engineers to own thermal toolsets in the G2 TOPCon fab. This is a hands-on role, mostly at the tool, with on-site responsibilities in a 24/7 production environment.

You’ll write procedures, train technicians, and work with Process Engineering, EHS, and vendors to keep boron diffusion, oxidation, and related equipment running safely and efficiently. Equal opportunity employer.