Mechanical Engineer III
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer III provides experienced, hands-on engineering leadership for manufacturing equipment and operations within a solar wafer production environment. The role owns complex equipment troubleshooting, reliability and maintenance improvements, root cause investigations, technical documentation, and equipment-related projects from problem identification through implementation. The engineer independently resolves complex equipment issues, drives sustainable corrective actions, improves equipment reliability, performance, and uptime, and serves as a technical resource for maintenance and operations teams. The position supports plant equipment and manufacturing operations, partners with maintenance, production, quality, and engineering functions, and executes projects such as new equipment installation, upgrades, and modifications. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional support as needed for a 24/7 plant. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- At least 7 years of manufacturing, plant engineering, or equipment engineering experience.
- Strong hands-on troubleshooting ability in a manufacturing or plant environment.
- Experience improving equipment reliability, maintainability, and operational performance.
- Experience with CMMS systems, preventive maintenance practices, and maintenance-related documentation.
- Experience with spare parts management, technical documentation, and equipment standards.
- Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine safety expectations, and safe execution of equipment-related work.
- Strong root cause problem-solving skills and ability to take issues from identification through implementation.
- Experience executing equipment-related projects such as installations, upgrades, and modifications.
- Proficiency with CAD tools for equipment-related drawings and modifications.
- Hands-on, action-oriented approach; self-motivation and strong follow-through.
- Ability to balance urgent plant support with longer-term project work.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- High level of accountability and commitment.
- Ability to delegate and direct a cross-functional team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting equipment used in solar wafer manufacturing or similar industrial processes.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting and engineering support for plant equipment and manufacturing operations.
- Identify equipment issue root causes and implement corrective actions that improve safety, reliability, and performance.
- Lead equipment reliability and continuous improvement efforts to reduce downtime and improve long-term equipment performance.
- Manage spare parts strategies and strengthen preventive maintenance programs.
- Maintain and improve CMMS content, preventive maintenance tasks, and equipment history.
- Own equipment-related technical documentation, including drawings, manuals, and maintenance procedures.
- Ensure equipment-related work supports plant safety requirements, including lockout/tagout expectations and safe work practices.
- Partner with maintenance, production, quality, and other engineering functions to resolve issues and drive sustainable equipment improvements.
- Execute equipment-related projects, including new equipment installation, upgrades, modifications, and startup support.
- Support project execution through scope development, vendor coordination, installation planning, technical review, and implementation.
- Delegate and direct cross-functional team activities.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions; total company contributions to retirement accounts can reach 7% to 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid parental leave and family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee recognition program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
