Solar Equipment Engineer in Indianapolis

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Position Summary

Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Solar Equipment Engineer! In this crucial role, you'll ensure the seamless operation of our machinery and equipment by performing preventive maintenance, optimizing throughput, troubleshooting issues, and repairing and upgrading equipment. Your expertise will help maintain the efficiency, safety, and reliability of our manufacturing processes, contributing significantly to our overall productivity and success.

About the Company

Bila Solar is driving the next of American solar innovation, by transforming American solar production from our HQ in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana — strengthening the domestic supply chain and creating advanced manufacturing jobs in clean energy. Led by highly-experienced industry veterans, we’re among the first-to-market to offer US-made solar cells in a 550w dual-glass module that can deliver exceptional durability and top-tier performance. But, we’re not stopping there. Our facility also produces an innovative, ultralight, 17-pound 520w module, designed for commercial rooftops and low-load-bearing structures, bringing solar to places traditional panels can’t reach.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead by example in upholding all company safety protocols
• Analyze, inspect, maintain, and repair all solar-module manufacturing equipment in facility
• Perform Root Cause Analysis, devise solutions, implement improvements, and establish effective prevention measures for problems that arise with solar equipment
• Continuously monitor and improve the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and other KPIs as directed
• Maintain all solar module manufacturing equipment and keep meticulous records of equipment performance, equipment / part failures, machine downtime, and solutions / corrective actions to problems to create a detailed and accessible database of Lessons Learned
• Purchase spare / replacement parts for all equipment, track purchase requests, maintain spare part safety stock, etc.
• Participate in planning, purchasing, installation, and commissioning of new solar manufacturing equipment, as well as determining the appropriate facilities requirements (power / air / water / etc).
• Develop and manage the Preventive Maintenance Program, coordinating with the Operations Team to ensure that all daily / weekly / monthly / annual checks are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Guide, train, and coach junior equipment technicians in proper machine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Cooperate and work with cross-functional departments as needed

Skills :

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in a technical or related field

Experience : 3+ years of experience in equipment maintenance in high-speed manufacturing environmen

Jobsite : Indianapolis, IN 46225

Benefits

Application Process :

If you're ready to make an impact at Bila Solar as our Solar Equipment Engineer, please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We are excited to review your application and explore how you can contribute to our team!

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