Equipment & Facilities Engineering Manager

Role Purpose

The Equipment & Facilities Engineering Manager leads the plant’s engineering and maintenance organizations to support manufacturing operations, optimize equipment performance, and maintain critical facilities and utility systems in a solar module manufacturing environment. This leader ensures compliance with engineering best practices, oversees capital and project execution, and develops technical talent. The role drives long-term planning, continuous improvement, and cross-functional alignment to achieve plant objectives and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering teams to improve equipment performance, reliability, and overall plant capability while ensuring cost efficiency and quality.
• Manage full equipment lifecycle, including inventory control, maintenance records, inspections, troubleshooting, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Establish and enforce policies and change control standards for efficient and safe equipment operation.
• Lead diagnostic and root-cause analysis efforts to resolve technical issues and prevent recurrence.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee facilities and utilities maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maintain reliable operation of manufacturing systems.
• Oversee plant facility systems including HVAC, plant air, PWC, abatement, lighting, and utilities, ensuring all meet operational and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate specialized facilities or equipment maintenance with external contractors when required.
• Lead capital planning and procurement for new and replacement equipment, including vendor engagement, justification development, and alignment to budget.
• Manage maintenance budgets including labor, spare parts, equipment, and tooling.
• Analyze equipment and facility performance data to identify improvement opportunities and implement changes that enhance reliability, uptime, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and develop engineering and maintenance talent on technical problem-solving and scientific methods for root cause analysis.
• Champion continuous improvement practices and drive adoption of manufacturing excellence tools and methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline is required.
  
• 8–10 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in production operations.
  
• Minimum 2 years of second-level leadership responsibility.
  
• Experience in operations and/or engineering with progressive responsibility.
  
• Proven experience in equipment engineering, equipment design, and/or maintenance.
  
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
  
• Proven track record of technical accomplishments such as performance improvements, capability gains, or reliability advancements.
  
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results through project leadership and organizational influence.
  
• In-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
  
• Budget management experience.
  
• Working knowledge of manufacturing excellence tools (AME, KT, Lean).
  
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively in international and multicultural environments.
  
• Strong ownership mindset with clear commitment to plant goals.
  
• Strong presentation and reporting skills.

Desired Qualificaitons

• High degree of engineering, equipment and facilities acumen.
  
• Experience in solar modules or wafer manufacturing.
  
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
  
• Extensive project management experience.
  
• Previous experience acting in a leadership function within a matrixed organization.