Manager, Equipment Engineering

About Us: The size of the solar-generation market has grown 15X in the last decade, and shows no signs of slowing down. Caelux is spurring this rapid growth by developing and deploying a novel perovskite technology that dramatically increases the power and efficiency of solar modules, at a lower cost per watt. For more information visit www.caelux.com.

Job Summary: The Equipment Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading a team of approximately 6-8 equipment engineers (controls, mechanical, and electrical engineers) who support all lifecycle phases of Caelux’s factory and lab equipment: RFP/RFQ, selection, installation, qualification (FAT/SAT), integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrading, and decommissioning. The team also does custom design-and-build work as needed (both mechanical and controls). Typical deliverables include supplier scorecards, facilities matrix, P&ID, line lists, safety/hazard analysis, factory and site acceptance testing reports, controls ranging and tuning, spares planning, energy control plans, operation and maintenance SOPs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team growth: Analyze skillsets, identify gaps and opportunities, translate into learning opportunities and hiring plans. Provide feedback regularly to staff to help them grow in their careers.
• Develop job aids and standard workflows: Develop and implement a comprehensive equipment development and deployment workflow. Create (or delegate creation of) templates for typical deliverables including supplier scorecards, facilities matrix, P&ID, line lists, safety/hazard analysis, factory and site acceptance testing reports, controls ranging and tuning, spares planning, energy control plans, operation and maintenance SOPs.
• Manage team activities and coordinate with other teams: Plan and delegate tasks and projects to staff; secure resources; check on progress and adjust frequently. Coordinate activities and knowledge-sharing with other key teams (especially Process Development and Operations). Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring timely delivery of objectives and adherence to quality standards.
• Roadmap execution: Set priorities for improvement of total cost, OEE, and throughput. Create test plans to de-risk new capital equipment investments. Identify and implement advanced technologies and methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Strategic Leadership: Identify and make investment cases for new equipment that can help Caelux reach overall company objectives and customer expectations.
• Quality and Compliance: Ensure equipment and facilities comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.
• Communicate progress and challenges to staff, other departments, and executive management.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing equipment engineering, preferably with experience on an equipment team supporting first-of-a-kind process development work.
• Track record of deploying industrial equipment for manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities and experience.
• Strong team-management experience.

Preferred knowledge and experience (not all are expected, competitive candidates will have some)

• Experience in semiconductor, optical, or solar manufacturing.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD.
• Awareness of common industrial equipment-related safety standards such as NFPA 70, NEC/NFPA 79, and OSHA requirements.
• Understanding of controls engineering, PLC/PAC controllers and IEC 6113103 languages (ladder, FBD, structured text, SFC), and communication networks (Modbus, EtherCAT, Profibus, Serial)
• Experience with vacuum equipment, laser equipment, or printing equipment.
• Experience maintaining rotating equipment e.g. vacuum pumps.
• Understanding of fundamental solid mechanics/strength of materials, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, optics, industrial controls, communications, data acquisition, and/or electrical power

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment

Caelux is an equal opportunity employer.