Senior Equipment Engineer

Do you want to be on the cutting edge of the clean energy and climate tech industry? Are you excited about the intersection of renewable energy and the circular economy? We are too. And that’s why we launched SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based recycling company.

The solar industry needs a global end-of-life partner to restore, renew, and ultimately recycle yesterday’s solar panels for tomorrow’s clean energy projects. SOLARCYCLE aims to be the partner of choice for solar asset owners looking for a responsible solution to their end-of-life system needs. And we need you to direct our field operations to help us become a leader in this new burgeoning sector in the renewable energy industry.

Job Title: Sr. Equipment Engineer

Reports to: Engineering Director

Do you want to be on the cutting edge of the clean energy / climate tech industry? Are you excited about the intersection of renewable energy and the circular economy? We are too. And that’s why we launched SOLARCYCLE, Inc, a tech-driven recycling platform designed to maximize solar sustainability.  

The solar industry needs a global end-of-life partner to restore, renew and ultimately recycle yesterday’s solar panels, inverters and batteries for tomorrow’s clean energy projects. SOLARCYCLE aims to be the partner of choice for solar asset owners looking for a responsible solution to their end-of-life system needs. And we need you to direct our field operations to help us become a leader in this new burgeoning sector in the renewable energy industry. 

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Line Maintenance Sr. Equipment Engineer to join our team in Cedartown, Georgia. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with lots of challenges and opportunities, this is the right role for you.

Since we are an early-stage company with strong growth prospects, there will be many opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of solar panel recycling equipment. Responsible for the reliability and performance of the Equipment
• Monitor the condition of the equipment; proactively identify maintenance needs and establish standard maintenance procedures and work, troubleshooting and repair.
• Establish/drive continuous improvement metrics via a preventative maintenance program to optimize planned vs unplanned downtime on the manufacturing equipment.
• Establish and drive a cost reduction program from a process, equipment, and maintenance shop perspective.
• Regularly meet with Production and Engineering teammates to plan and monitor maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Establish, improve, and drive compliance with all operational safety policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Identify and implement a new computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and drive maintenance efficiencies through the IT systems.
• Oversee work performed by outside contractors as necessary, coordinate and administer vendor contracts.
• Undertake corrective action resulting from system audits.
• Provide regular reports on the status of maintenance metrics and programs.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education, Training and Professional Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Field
• 10 years of experience in high-tech equipment maintenance
• Experience with installation and start-up of Equipment
• Experience using computerized maintenance systems
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), Fault Detection Limits (FDC)
• Experience with control systems, pneumatic, hydraulics & electrical systems
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Strong programmatic and methodical approach to problem solving
• Design and CAD experience a plus
• Ability to handle lifting items to 75 lbs.
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Ability to work under stress and timelines
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and technically
• Advanced experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Bilingual Spanish and/or Mandarin language skills preferred but not required
  
  

You don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you think this role is for you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right person for this role.

You will be working alongside a highly successful team who deliver amazing innovative work in the solar PV industry! The solar industry needs a global end-of-life partner to restore, renew and ultimately recycle yesterday’s solar panels for tomorrow’s clean energy projects. SOLARCYCLE aims to be the partner of choice for solar asset owners looking for a responsible solution to their end-of-life system needs.

Solar power is one of the most powerful tools humanity has in our fight against climate change. But for solar to truly scale to its full potential, we need to create renewable supply chains and a vibrant secondary market for upcycled panels and recycled materials. Since its launch in 2022, SOLARCYCLE has assembled a world-class management team with experience scaling companies and organizations such as Amazon, Nextracker, Sierra Club, Solaria, and SunPower. The company has secured high-volume contracts with industry leaders such as AES, EDF Renewables North America, EDP Renewables North America, Greenbacker, Ørsted, Qcells, Silfab, Silicon Ranch, and Sunrun. This is the next frontier - ensuring a cleaner, more sustainable and domestic supply of the critical minerals needed for the next wave of solar. We exist to make clean energy massively scalable and even more sustainable by radically advancing recycling technology and infrastructure for the solar industry. If this resonates with you, we really want to meet you.