Manufacturing Engineer

Heliene is a fast-paced entrepreneurial company growing rapidly in a highly desirable industry, with a mission to be part of the solution to climate challenges and contribute to a better planet.

Heliene has taken the challenge to help the world reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, by striving to be a leader in renewable energy. We are a manufacturer of high efficiency and high-quality solar modules. Our modules are produced on state-of-the-art solar manufacturing lines in Ontario-Canada, Minnesota-USA, and at manufacturing partners around the world.

Customer First is more than a slogan. It’s the guiding principle of our business, a core value, and the cornerstone of our company culture.

We are looking for talented and motivated people that want to help us shape the solar industry. Under an experienced leadership team, we provide growth opportunities, intellectual challenge and a flexible, collaborative company culture.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including competitive salaries; paid time off; health, dental, vision and life insurance; as well as retirement plans.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Position Status: Full Time

Department: Production

Supervision Received: Maintenance and Engineering Manager

Supervision Exercised: N/A

Location: Mountain Iron, Minnesota

A. Equipment and Process Improvement 30%

B. Preventive Maintenance 30%

C. Develop/Maintain Documents 20%

D. Continuous Improvement 10%

E. Other Duties as Assigned 10%

TOTAL 100%

The manufacturing engineer will play a pivotal role in the production process of our solar panels. Their primary responsibility is to become the expert of the equipment and manufacturing processes under their responsibility. They will also have to optimize systems to ensure safe operation, good quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The Manufacturing engineers work closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, production operators, maintenance, and quality control specialists, to create and improve production methods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary point of contact for equipment issues
• To improve equipment and processes for large-scale manufacturing, planning, and testing methods of manufacturing solar modules
• Achieve quality and production requirements in a safe and cost-effective manner
• Assess problems within the manufacturing line and provide solutions to optimize equipment uptime in a fast-paced environment
• Assist in developing autonomous, preventive and predictive maintenance plans
• Create/collaborate/audit work instructions for the correct way to operate/maintain the equipment
• Have a thorough understanding of all Product Engineering and Quality documentation as it relates to machine performance
• Review and address continuous improvement opportunities working closely with the Engineering Manager, other engineers, production, maintenance and quality
• Review product discrepancies with Quality and Product Engineering team as needed
• Monitor part and equipment failure modes; frequency of failures

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with experience in the automation industry or MS in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. Minimum two years of automation experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Experience with PLCs
• Experience with Install New Production Line (preferably Solar Line) is an asset
• Experience with automation components such as robots, drives, sensors, and HMIs
• Experience in working with ERP software is considered an asset
• Experience working in a project environment considered an asset
• Experience with CAD software
• Ability to identify existing opportunities, foresee upcoming challenges and effectively react
• Ability to analyze, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to take direction and work independently
• Self-motivated and ability to work well within a team with strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be participate in a background check and pre-hire drug testing

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in [the United States of America.

USA Equity Statement: Heliene is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our organization and is an equal-opportunity employer. Heliene invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates from equity-deserving groups and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Currently, Heliene USA is not accepting applicants that require sponsorship.