Equipment Technician Supervisor (Cell)

Description SUMMARY The cell Equipment Team oversees the status of process equipment and related facilities. The Technician Supervisor will train and direct Technicians to properly perform maintenance tasks and required duties. This role is responsible for the general supervision of Technicians to fulfill given tasks in a timely manner.

Core Responsibilities

The Main tasks of the Equipment Engineer Technician Supervisor should include but not limited to the following:

• Equipment Maintenance
• Decide regular maintenance schedule and breakdown maintenance with the Equipment Engineer based on equipment condition.
• Distribute workforce for maintenance operations.
• Keep track of ongoing maintenance operations to optimize schedule and downtime.
• On-site Management
• Manage and improve the working environments of Technicians, including hardship conditions or workplace conflicts.
• Establish and revise safeguards through risk assessment of maintenance procedures based on environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Ensure standard operating procedures of equipment maintenance are kept.
• Labor Management
• Check the work hours of Technicians and Operators of the Equipment Team.
• Train Technicians in general maintenance skills, procedures, and knowledge.
• Conduct regular meetings with Technicians to oversee major issues and events.

General Responsibilities

The general tasks of the Equipment Engineer should include but not limited to the following:

• Process Productivity Improvement
• Conduct data analysis to define deep-seated equipment issues, especially in automation, and apply appropriate corrective measures.
• Examine the cause of product damage due to equipment automation.
• Improve cycle time delay in automation by optimizing mechanical components or automation logic.
• Equipment Development
• Make development on a component level to increase productivity and production yield.
• Improve the control system of equipment to increase process precision.
• Analyze equipment data or video recording of equipment process if needed to create better optimization of automation and components setting.
• Improve system automation and logics (PLC) to streamline equipment process.
• Resource Management
• Analyze the lifetime of equipment components and keep track of whether safety stocks are prepared.
• Manage inventory of consumable goods and parts for general maintenance and automation.
• Make purchase orders for consumable goods and parts.
• Project Development
• Supervise the timeline and work order of technicians and third-party contractors.
• Distribute Technicians appropriately based on overall project timeline and workload.
• Oversee safety conditions and regulations are kept on-site during equipment hookup and setup.
• Equipment Development
• Take suggestions and recommendations for general equipment or system improvement and discuss them with the Team Leader and Engineers for implementation.
• Improve maintenance process or equipment component for maintenance optimization after discussion with Engineers.
• All other duties assigned by management or that require immediate attention by Team members.

Job Qualifications

• Educational Background:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Associate of Science degree in the engineering field with experience in a management position.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership position.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of automation, PLC, and robotics.
• Experience in semiconductor, display manufacturing, or related industry.
• Strong understanding of conveying systems, equipment maintenance, and breakdown maintenance.
• Preferred Requirements:
• Basic understanding of solar cell production.
• Capable of understanding and modifying the PLC system.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.