Photovoltaic Equipment Technician, Solar Manufacturing
Overview
You will own uptime and reliability for solar panel production lines at a global manufacturer in Wilmer, Texas, working as a Photovoltaic Equipment Technician. This temp-to-hire role places you on day or night shifts, where you diagnose faults in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems and keep automation cells running at peak output. You'll join a team of technicians supporting high-volume manufacturing, with clear paths to advanced and leadership roles. Your work directly powers the clean energy transition, and you'll gain cross-domain expertise in automation, robotics, and LOTO safety protocols.
What You'll Do10
- 1Perform scheduled inspections to keep production equipment in optimal condition and head off failures on PV lines.
- 2Document daily operations and maintenance activities clearly and on time, ensuring accurate shift logs.
- 3Diagnose irregularities in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation systems; isolate root causes and restore operation within shift.
- 4Assist with mechanical alignment and setup during equipment installs using hoists, jacks, squares, rulers, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
- 5Support commissioning and repair of newly introduced equipment, working with LOTO protocols to ensure safety.
- 6Respond promptly to maintenance requests; complete high-quality repairs and verify results to minimize downtime.
- 7Execute preventive maintenance to extend equipment life and boost utilization on critical PV manufacturing tools.
- 8Generate and interpret equipment data; communicate clear reports to leadership on trends and recurring issues.
- 9Coach junior personnel and share best practices across shifts to elevate team capability.
- 10Take on special projects as assigned by management, such as process improvements or equipment upgrades.
Requirements10
- 11-2+ years in high-volume manufacturing, with photovoltaic or semiconductor experience a plus.
- 2Technical diploma, associate degree, or higher in machinery, electronics, or automation.
- 3Hands-on troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and automation domains.
- 4Solid understanding of pneumatic systems and hands-on repair.
- 5Skilled with shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, and test/inspection instruments.
- 6Level 2: Independently solves complex equipment malfunctions with minimal supervision.
- 7Level 2: Trains and mentors junior technicians effectively, with deep understanding of machine architecture.
- 8Preferred: Electrical troubleshooting and repair, pneumatics troubleshooting, industrial electrical experience.
- 9Preferred: Photovoltaic/solar module repair exposure and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification.
- 10Technical troubleshooting mindset with a passion for precision and reliability.
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$52 - $60k per year
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