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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Austin, TX, USA

Job Type

Full Time

About the Role

Setup manufacturing lines and automation equipment.

Requirements

At Solvari we believe solar doesn’t have to be complicated.  Our award-winning technology is poised to change the way residential solar is installed across the US.  Our all-in-one solar panel simplifies the 425 parts typically required to install a rooftop solar array into a single installable unit eliminating skilled labor and decreasing installation time by 75% more.  Our goal, to simplify solar and make it affordable to everyone, is possible by shifting product assembly from rooftop labor to automated assembly in a manufacturing environment.

 

At Solvari Solar we are hardworking, focused, and goals driven.  We do this while having fun and celebrating our accomplishments.  Our fast-paced startup environment provides opportunities to flex one’s muscles, take on new responsibilities, have clear ownership of one’s work, and grow professionally.  We invest in our people and value open communication and cooperation.  Have an idea, let’s discuss it.  Something not working, then let’s fix it.  At Solvari Solar we have high expectations for work product.  However, we balance that by empowering our people to try new things, make mistakes, and learn through iteration.  Don’t settle for an ordinary job, join Solvari and be a part of doing something extraordinary. 

 

We are looking for a full-time hands-on manufacturing engineer with 4-10 years of work experience setting up manual and automated assembly lines, preferably in the solar or related industries.  They should have experience with six sigma and other QAQC programs. Experience with solar panels, inverters, wiring, adhesives, and related accessories is a plus.  Manufacturing automation and robotics experience is required.  Solvari has a small but extensive machine shop for prototyping, testing, modifying, and manufacturing custom equipment. In addition, communication and writing skills and a can-do attitude are a must as is an industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering degree, or equivalent. 

Responsibilities Include

  • Entire manufacturing line,

  • Manufacturing line layouts,

  • Setting up manual and automated manufacturing lines,

  • Creation of SOPs,

  • Initial training of line workers and line managers,

  • QA/QC program,

  • Statistical analysis,

  • Product traceability,

  • CAD modeling using Solidworks,

  • Working with design engineers on implementation of new products,

  • Evaluate new equipment and vendors for automated manufacturing,

  • Responsible for manufacturing line capacity and reliability to hit target quantities,

  • Specification of mechanical hardware and electromechanical devices,

  • Coding in languages and/or running/maintaining machinery relevant to factory automation,

  • Human ergonomics,

  • Budgeting for growth and ROI tracking,

  • Sourcing, validating, and negotiating with suppliers and equipment manufacturers,

  • Packaging design and testing,

  • Productivity software; email, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Zoom (web conferencing).

Experience

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  • 1-10 years solar manufacturing experience​

  • 4-10 years manufacturing automation experience

  • Working knowledge of conveyors, robots, sensors, control systems, safety systems​

  • Minimum Bachelor's of Science in engineering or equivalent

  • ERP/MRP, inventory management, QA/QC

  • Robotics programming

Start date

December 1st, 2024

Location

On-site in our factory near Austin, TX.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary is commensurate with experience,

  • 10 paid national holidays,

  • 2 weeks paid vacation,

  • Employee stock options plan,

  • Healthcare,

  • And other benefits will be provided as the company grows.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only activities to be performed by the individual occupying this position. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

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