Equipment Technician

About the role

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.

T1 Energy is seeking an Equipment Technician II to lead maintenance and optimization efforts for our automated solar production lines. You will act as a high-level technical resource, performing complex diagnostics and advanced repairs on robotics and precision manufacturing systems. By partnering with Engineering to implement process improvements and mentoring junior technicians, you will play a vital role in sustaining the efficiency of our 5GW facility. This is a perfect role for an experienced technician ready to take on greater technical ownership in a cutting-edge environment.

Responsibilities

• Ability to train junior production personnel
• Ability to solve complicated equipment malfunctions independently and with minimum supervision
• Generate and analyze data to effectively communicate reporting to leaders
• Master the structure and working principle of factory production equipment and facilities, and learn and improve their own equipment maintenance skills and level
• Conduct regular and scheduled inspections of the production equipment in the factory to ensure that the equipment is in good condition and eliminate potential equipment failures
• Make daily operation records and maintenance records of the equipment system in a timely manner
• Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery and equipment
• Assist with aligning machines and equipment during installation, using hoists, jacks, squares, ruler, micrometers, and plumb bobs
• Support in repairing any problems associated with new equipment
• Follow work arrangement, timely repair the faulty equipment reported for repair, and ensure the maintenance quality
• Maintain the equipment to prolong the longevity of service life and improve its utilization rate
• Strictly abide by the safety operation rules, maintenance rules, and installation standards and specifications of the equipment
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Associate degree or above in machinery, electronics and automation
• At least 2-3 years of relevant practical work experience, familiar with photovoltaics manufacturing industry or semiconductor production industry is preferred
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills with electrical, mechanical, and automation components preferred
• Good knowledge of pneumatic systems
• Ability to operate shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, inspection and test equipment
• Ability to use data analysis tools such as MS Excel and other applications
• Dedicated and strive to achieve, hardworking and reliable, be able to adapt to shifts and work well under pressure

Schedule

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly. Shifts may include day, night, weekend, or rotating schedules, depending on operational needs.