Equipment Engineering Manager, Solar Manufacturing - Lathrop [277972]

$126,720 - $232,200 yearly

Job Description

As the Equipment Engineering Manager, you will own setup of an R&D site for solar, as well as uptime and continuous improvement of the Ingot/Wafer/Cell equipment in the pilot line. You will lead a team of equipment engineers and maintenance technicians fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and improvement. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in solar manufacturing environments; installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems; and familiarity working with chemicals and gasses.

The Role

  • Perform ground-up pilot line setup, ensuring all equipment is calibrated and ready for daily operations
  • Oversee daily maintenance activities across multiple shifts 24/7, ensuring efficient operation and uptime of automated pilot line equipment. Drive OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, and Safety event response time for the solar pilot line
  • Manage a local engineering and equipment maintenance team. Supervise a highly independent team of technical experts across multiple specialties
  • Implement and optimize preventive/predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
  • Manage maintenance costs, spare parts inventory, and overtime to ensure cost-effective operations
  • Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues, employing root cause analysis to resolve recurring problems. Own weekly maintenance review-out: uptime trends, top limiters, action plans
  • Partner closely with process, equipment and manufacturing engineering, and pilot operations teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and meet team goals
  • Support new line commissioning, ramp, and rate-step changes for new product introductions in a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a zero-incident workplace culture
  • Support Pilot Line Operations with fast, onsite troubleshooting during equipment downtime to keep high-priority projects on track

Requirements

Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Energy Engineering; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No