Equipment Specialist

Primary Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Technical & Systemic Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 robotics systems (fanuc, kuka, automated logistics carts, etc.).
• Technical Skills: Exceptional, high-level troubleshooting skills across complex high/low voltage electrical systems ($>480 ext{V}$), mechatronics, and advanced automation components. Strong working knowledge of pneumatic logic, hydraulics, and precision inspection/test equipment. Proficient in safe operation of articulating aerial lifts and handling precision bench tools.
• Software & Communication: Solid proficiency in data tracking tools (MS Excel, Word) and advanced experience utilizing CMMS platforms to log and track parts/assets. Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills for drafting data-driven updates to site leadership and engineers.
• Attributes: Dedicated, highly analytical, and able to work well under pressure to minimize manufacturing line downtime. Able to work independently and adapt to shift rotations as production needs shift.