Equipment Engineer

Equipment Engineer

Located in the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. Backed by two global leaders in renewable energy, we've rapidly grown to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere, with projected annual revenues of $1B - $2B. This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to grow and innovate. We're not just building solar panelswe're building a dedicated team of passionate individuals eager to make a real impact. If you're looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you! We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus, Ohio area!

We are currently hiring an Equipment Engineer for our new state-of-the-art factory in the Columbus, Ohio area. This role is critical in ensuring reliable performance and continual improvement of complex production equipment and systems, including mechanical and electrical components. The ideal candidate will be proactive in driving equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety throughout our operations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the implementation of departmental goals and performance metrics.
• Manage and monitor spare parts inventory, equipment fault indicators, quality standards, and maintenance costs.
• Conduct detailed equipment fault analysis and lead technical improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in technical research, promote knowledge sharing, and continuously improve front-end equipment performance.
• Lead and support technical improvement projects and assist with the implementation of new equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and perform routine maintenance on production equipment.
• Conduct equipment inspections and repairs in assigned areas and provide technical guidance to assistant engineers.
• Support daily team management activities, including training, documentation, and performance monitoring.
• Create and maintain equipment-related documentation such as SOPs, technical summaries, and maintenance logs.
• Deliver operator training for autonomous maintenance and safe equipment operation.
• Oversee spare parts procurement processes and implement cost-effective inventory strategies.
• Continuously identify cost-saving maintenance solutions and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with safety regulations and support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the team.

Qualifications :

Illuminate USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.