Equipment Specialist

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The Equipment Specialist is a senior‑level technical role responsible for maximizing the efficiency, reliability, and technical health of advanced production equipment and automated systems within a high‑volume manufacturing environment. Operating as a subject matter expert, this individual focuses on complex troubleshooting, predictive maintenance design, and advanced automation engineering—specifically overseeing the plant’s Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) robotics fleet. This role does not have direct supervisory or shift‑leading responsibilities, but requires a high level of independent problem‑solving, technical mentorship of junior technicians, and heavy collaboration with engineering teams.

• Advanced Equipment Diagnostics: Independently isolate, troubleshoot, and resolve highly complex, systemic electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic malfunctions on the manufacturing line with minimal supervision.
• AGV Robotics Fleet Ownership: Serve as the technical expert for factory Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). Troubleshoot navigation systems, laser scanners, sensor arrays, fleet management software communications, and mechanical/electrical drive units.
• Training & Technical Mentorship: Lead the technical skill development of junior technicians and production operators; create training materials regarding equipment mechanics, robotics handling, and precision tool operation.
• Predictive Maintenance Engineering: Design, refine, and optimize predictive and preventative maintenance (PM) standards for production equipment, robotics, and integrated factory automation systems.
• Data Analytics & CMMS Tracking: Generate and analyze machine data using MS Excel and CMMS platforms to track equipment utilization, pinpoint recurring failure modes, and provide actionable reporting to engineering leadership.
• Equipment Improvements & Special Projects: Lead technical modifications, upgrades, and optimization projects for existing hardware; assist engineering during new line equipment installation and precision alignment using hoists, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
• Safety & Standards Compliance: Act as a technical safety champion, ensuring all specialized repairs, calibrations, and component fabrications strictly adhere to electrical codes, mechanical standards, and safety operation rules.

• Controls & Automation Systems: Navigate and manipulate complex factory control systems and PLCs to clear faults, pull system data, track metrics, and identify hidden operational bottlenecks.
• Facilities Infrastructure Support: Support facility infrastructure systems (such as industrial air compressors, chillers, vacuum pumps, and HVAC) by utilizing specialized knowledge to assist in power recovery or emergency troubleshooting protocols.
• Precision Component Rebuilding: Diagnose complex AC/DC circuitry, safely replace intricate components, and perform precision manual rebuilds of vital mechanical assemblies.
• Routine Systems Testing: Conduct advanced, mandatory regulatory and preventative testing on critical hardware, including robotic drives, automated safety gates, and material transport mechanisms.

• Education: Associate degree or higher in a technical discipline (Machinery, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, or Engineering Technology) is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience in high‑volume manufacturing (Photovoltaics/Solar or Semiconductor industries are highly preferred). Proven hands‑on experience troubleshooting and maintaining AGVs or advanced…