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 Engineer who will work on the maintenance and optimization of process equipment for building the next generation of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products. You will report to the Senior Maintenance Manager and will work cross-functionally to support various types of equipment in Manufacturing. You will join a highly focused team that thrives in a start-up, fast-paced environment. You will be part of the team that is responsible for the manufacturing and delivery of high-quality, high-volume photovoltaic solar technology solutions that will transform today’s roofs. The role will focus on creative problem-solving and collaborative work necessary to ramp products from laboratory scale to high-volume manufacturing.
What will you do?
Perform job functions in a safe and effective manner. Promote employees’ adherence to safe practices.
Develop maintenance plans and schedules, and ensure proper equipment maintenance to minimize production delays.
Create equipment maintenance instructions and train equipment maintenance technicians.
Coordinate, track, and prioritize tool maintenance to ensure maximum tool up-time; ensure that all tools are maintained per the established schedule and within specification.
Assist with troubleshooting and repair of solar manufacturing equipment.
Read and follow manuals, diagrams, and schematics for equipment operation, repair, and maintenance.
Investigate equipment failures and root causes, and develop solutions to increase uptime and improve equipment reliability.
Develop spare parts list and tool recovery plans.
Maintain compliance with quality records related to maintenance function.
Work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment; organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Other duties as assigned.
What do we require from you?
BS/MS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of relevant work experience as an equipment or maintenance engineer maintaining complex electromechanical equipment.
Knowledge and ability to maintain and upgrade various types of equipment, tools, or tool sets.
Basic knowledge of PLC ladder logic and HMI interfaces, proficiency is a plus.
Familiar with Tool Tracking System.
Demonstrated experience in manufacturing expansions and ramp-ups.
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.
Adhere to company policies and safety requirements.
Self-motivated, proactive, and efficient.
Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin is a plus, but not required.
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 fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
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.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
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.
