Equipment Engineer in Jacksonville, Florida at JINKO SOLAR U.S. INDUSTRIES INC.

About Jax Power Industries:
Jax Power Industries (JXP), formerly known as Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries, Inc., is a U.S.-based solar manufacturer operating a 2 GW, 400,000-square-foot facility in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally established as a 400 MW single-line plant in 2018 and expanded to two production lines in 2024, the facility now employs more than 650 people and manufactures advanced bi-facial N-Type TOPCon solar modules. Jax Power combines advanced manufacturing technology, AI-assisted quality systems, and a skilled workforce to support the continued growth of American solar manufacturing.

Department: Equipment

Job Title: Equipment Engineer

Place of Job in Organizational Structure: Equipment Supervisor.

Overview:
This role is focused on long-term equipment reliability, root-cause troubleshooting, machine improvement projects, KPI analysis, technical documentation, and continuous improvement within a high-volume solar manufacturing facility. The position reports to an Equipment Supervisor and serves as a technical expert within the Equipment department.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Reliability: Lead troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions to resolve recurring equipment issues and improve long-term reliability.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor equipment KPIs, analyze downtime and failure trends, and implement data-driven improvements to enhance equipment efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and execute equipment optimization projects to reduce downtime, improve productivity, and strengthen manufacturing processes.
• Technical Documentation: Develop, maintain, and standardize SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), FWPs (Formal Work Packages), and OCAPs (Out of Control Action Plans).
• Technical Support: Provide engineering expertise for complex equipment issues and support daily manufacturing operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Equipment teams to resolve technical challenges and implement improvements.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure equipment-related activities meet safety, quality, and operational standards while supporting audits and compliance initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or Masters in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution preferred, particularly Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Equivalent technical education and relevant hands-on experience may be considered.

Technical Skills

• Manufacturing or industrial engineering experience preferred.
• Strong equipment troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in equipment performance monitoring, data collection, and KPI analysis.
• Knowledge of equipment reliability, maintenance practices, and continuous improvement.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, including SOPs, FWPs, and OCAPs.

Behavioral Competencies

• Self-directed with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently.
• Effective communication and cross-functional teamwork.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and accountability.