Equipment Engineer; Ingot

Summary

Hanwha Qcells designs, builds, and manages financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining best‑of‑world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility‑grade solar PV solutions customized for the US energy market.

• Run diagnostic tests and repair malfunctioning equipment in all areas of factory automation.
• Commission control systems, troubleshoot operational issues, and perform equipment and process instrumentation calibration, including flow and pressure transmitters and level sensors.
• Perform preventative maintenance; ensure the stock of critical spares, correctly input data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), execute work orders and backup programs, and keep prints and manuals up to date.
• Utilize established Solid Works, Inventor, AutoCAD guidelines, and department design procedures to create solid models and detailed drawings.
• Troubleshoot all programmable logic control (PLC), HMI, motor, and motor control problems.
• Perform root cause failure analysis for failed parts and use materials/fabrication knowledge to design improvements.
• Identify critical machine components and analyze critical design features to ensure reliability in the final operating environment.
• Drive operational improvement and cost reduction by enhancing industrial control schemes.
• Execute all required duties while practicing safe work methods and adhering to all plant safety.
• Develop and maintain regular reports consistent with departmental needs to track progress and drive action on equipment improvements.
• Complete assigned work orders, write work requests, and collaborate with other team members to troubleshoot and repair processing and solar module equipment.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the solar module equipment.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Q CELLS Georgia, Inc.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• More than one year of related experience (internships and relevant major college project experiences).
• Machine design experience, including specification of bearings, drive train components, and design of fabricated components for proper fit and assembly.
• Demonstrated skills with Solid Works, Inventor, and Autodesk.
• Materials knowledge (corrosion, failure mechanisms, strength of materials) is critical.
• Strong proficiency in related software, including Auto CAD and MS Office applications and project management tools.
• Project management, finite element, or other mechanical analysis software, PDM system.
• Able to tolerate a fast‑paced work environment in areas that are not climate‑controlled.
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday.
• Able to lift to 50 pounds without restriction.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Equipment can be disassembled or assembled for a long time for equipment inspection and maintenance.

• Experience with factory automation, robotics, actuators, or complex servo‑controlled systems.
• Experience working with part design and assembly plot design with Auto CAD(2D).
• Experience in machining, assembling, and maintenance of machine parts.
• Experience in Visual Basic, JavaScript, C++, PLC, Inspection Vision, and deep learning designs.
• Be able to work voluntarily and creatively and constantly improve your competencies.
• Stay responsible for job‑related problems and maintain job ownership.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.