Company Introduction:
GAF Energyis transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industriescompany, GAF Energy works with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofing partners. The company’s leading product, Timberline Solar™, incorporates the world’s first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof. GAF Energy’s products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, named The Best Solar Shingleby CNET, and an NAHB Best of IBS Award. GAF Energy develops and assembles its products in the United States at its facilities in California and Texas.
Job Summary:
What part will you play?
● GAF Energy is seeking an Equipment Development/Robotics Engineer toimmediately contribute to the installation and qualification of a new solarmodule manufacturing facility
● You will report to the Equipment Development Group Leader and work within across-functional team to develop robust automated manufacturing processes
● The ideal candidate must have a passion for thinking out of the box and thriveworking in a fast-paced startup environment. With creative problem solving,organized thinking, and strong hands-on machine building skills, you can helpus deliver the solar roof of the future.
What will you do?
● Create, design, and supervise the fabrication of custom automation solutions for manufacturing process needs
● Deploy robotic solutions to automate manual tasks
● Interface those solutions with MES and SCADA systems
● Design and create custom fixtures for specific automation applications
● Introduce new manufacturing equipment to the factory floor and assist the Engineering team in qualifying and maintaining those systems
● Work with outside vendors to maintain and upgrade existing manufacturing automation systems as production needs evolve
● Integrate off-the-shelf equipment (such as liquid dispensers, label applicators, and printers) into the manufacturing line
● Develop dashboards and data visualizations to empower front line manufacturing engineers/technicians/operators
● Write acceptance testing protocols, qualification procedures, and other documentation
● Cross-collaborate with members of the R&D, Reliability, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams
● Write and update all documentation pertaining to automated electrical systems (reports, work instructions, training manuals, etc.)
● Train operators, engineers, and maintenance technicians to use HMIs for standard tasks (data entry, material tracking, etc)
● Collaborate with overseas equipment support engineers
What do we require from you?
● BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or similar, and 2+ years of work experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
● Proficiency with CAD programs (SolidWorks)
● Hands-on experience with robotic arms and EOAT components
● Experience troubleshooting PLC control logic
● Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
● Experience with vacuum suction pick-and-place systems
● Experience with motion controllers and vision inspection systems
● Experience working in cross-functional teams to drive innovation, product and process development and a demonstrated ability to articulate design trade-offs based on customer requirements
● Proven record of handling multiple priorities, organizing workload, and meeting commitments
● Willing and able to travel within the US and globally, up to 25% of your work time
● Low-ego team player who thrives on a fast-paced environment
● Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external functional teams verbally, in writing, and via presentations
● Impeccable attention to detail, a process-oriented mindset, and excellent time management skills
● Self-motivated, proactive, and efficient
Benefits
● We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental,and vision for you and your family.
● Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertilityand parenthood.
● Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with yourpre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
● Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achievework-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, freefinancial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased foran employee’s primary residence.
● Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internaltraining programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursementprogram.
Benefits:
1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
