Illuminate USA, a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, is building one of the largest solar panel manufacturing factories in the Western Hemisphere. This 1.1 million-square-foot factory is currently in advanced stages of preparation in the Columbus, Ohio area. Illuminate USA is seeking highly motivated team members to help the company grow from startup to a full scale, industry leading manufacturer with $1B - $2B expected annual revenue and over 1,200 employees in less than two years.
This will be a fast-paced and exciting time in our history as we are building something great from the ground up here in central Ohio. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing career development opportunities. Come join our collaborative, people-focused, and innovative workplace as we embark upon this unique and exciting journey!
Job Summary:
We are currently looking for an Equipment Engineering Supervisor for our new factory in the Columbus, Ohio area.
This position supervises engineers and maintenance technicians who perform maintenance services and repair complex electrical and mechanical production equipment. Other main responsibilities include: Implementing standard procedures to monitor equipment for performance, safety, and effectiveness. Coordinating resources for troubleshooting equipment repairs. Training and coaching workers in best practices and safety procedures and monitoring work orders to ensure accuracy and quality.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Equipment Manager in implementing target management, managing spare parts, fault indicators, quality indicators, maintenance costs, and driving improvements in production capacity. Also, engage in special research projects, fault analysis, and share technical knowledge to enhance front-end equipment efficiency.
- Organize and execute technical improvement projects, conduct equipment-related technical, quality, and safety assessments, and assist superiors in implementing new equipment and technologies.
- Assist superiors in daily equipment maintenance tasks, execute PM (Preventive Maintenance) schedule tasks, and handle inspections, repairs, and patrols for production equipment. Provide technical guidance to junior engineers as needed.
- Oversee a team of equipment engineers and technicians. Offer guidance, training, and mentorship to meet departmental objectives.
- Responsible for equipment technical summaries, problem investigation and resolution, training material, SOP development, and maintaining archives related to the assigned area.
- Organize and conduct training sessions for operators on equipment autonomous maintenance and safe operations, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met.
- Handle the management and purchase of spare parts, set safety stock levels, and continuously recommend cost-saving maintenance solutions through efficient spare parts management.
- Complete other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, ensuring all departmental needs are addressed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering. A Master's degree or relevant certifications would be advantageous.
- 3-5 years’ experience in the related area as an individual contributor and at least one year in a supervisory or leadership position.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaborating with other departments and training staff.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.
Illuminate USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Ability to Commute:
- Pataskala, OH (Preferred)
Work Location: In person