Senior Equipment Engineer

Solarcycle

Cedartown, Georgia

Full Time

Posted April 29, 2026

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Job Description

The Sr. Equipment Controls Engineer is a senior technical role responsible for leading engineering initiatives in manufacturing operations, optimizing processes, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement in a solar panel recycling company focused on sustainability and advanced recycling technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead complex engineering initiatives across manufacturing operations.
Act as a subject matter expert for manufacturing processes, materials, equipment, and production systems.
Disassemble and reassemble proprietary industrial equipment to optimize recycling toolsets.
Analyze and resolve technical problems affecting quality, yield, reliability, or throughput.
Review and approve engineering designs, process changes, and capital projects for manufacturability and scalability.
Develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and SPC methodologies.
Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, cycle time, and cost.
Support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and deviation management.
Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
Provide technical leadership for new equipment introductions, transfers, and scale-up activities.
Partner with R&D and Product Engineering for design-for-manufacturing (DFM/DFA).
Lead process validation, PFMEA, control plan development, and pilot builds.
Manage engineering changes and ensure smooth implementation into production.
Serve as a technical liaison between Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and other departments.
Support supplier development, qualification, and technical issue resolution.
Mentor and coach engineers and technicians, and lead technical training initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
8 to 12 years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing processes and industrial engineering principles
Proven ability to lead complex technical projects without formal authority
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Experience in regulated or high-reliability manufacturing environments such as automotive, aerospace, medical, or electronics
Familiarity with CAD systems (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), ERP MRP systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Strong understanding of PFMEA, DFMEA, GD&T, SPC, and quality systems
Ability to influence at all organizational levels, including leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Technical mastery and sound engineering judgment
Systems thinking and end-to-end process ownership
Strong proficiency with computers, typing, and Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Operational excellence and continuous improvement mindset
Collaboration, influence, and mentoring ability
Bias for action and accountability
Safety and quality-first mentality