Equipment Engineering Maintenance Manager

Occupation: Equipment Operations;Operations/Plant Management;General/Other: Production/Operations The Opportunity Do you want to save the world? You can be a hero by joining one of the world's leading solar photovoltaic (PV) companies! At SolarWorld, you will have the opportunity to help develop one of the world's cleanest and most environmentally-responsible forms of sustainable energy production. We are looking for everyday heroes who are highly-motivated to grow North America's largest Solar PV production capability under one company! If you are a proactive, entrepreneurial and enthusiastic about sustainable energy, we invite you to "Come Shine with Us!" The Company The SolarWorld Group of companies is a world leader in high quality solar power products and technology. SolarWorld is involved in every step of the solar value chain from raw silicon to turn-key solar power systems and is active in growing solar markets around the world. The group is exclusively dedicated to the core business of solar photovoltaic products and technology, operating production facilities in Germany and the USA. These factories supply sales offices in Germany, Spain, USA, South Africa and Singapore. SolarWorld is currently tooling up the USA's largest solar wafer and cell production facility in Oregon to help serve the growing demand in the Americas. SolarWorld supplies solar silicon wafers to the international solar cell industry as well as modules, kits and turnkey PV systems to distributors and retailers world-wide. The SolarWorld Group also sells off-grid solar power solutions that make an important contribution to the sustainable economic growth of developing countries. Under the name Solar2World the group has pooled this ethical commitment to a sustainable future through solar energy. The SolarWorld Group employs more than 2,000 people worldwide. The company's stock (SWV.de) trades on the Frankfurt and Xetra exchanges and is included in the technology index TecDAX, in the ÖkoDAX, in the Dow Jones STOXX 600, in the international MSCI index as well as in the sustainability indices DAXglobal Alternative Energy and NAI. Reporting to the Head of Hillsboro CZ Division, the Equipment Engineering Manager is responsible for managing the design, planning, construction and ongoing maintenance of equipment, machinery, and other facilities vital to the operation of the CZ area in Hillsboro. This position plans, budgets, and schedules modifications, including estimates on equipment, labor, materials and other related costs. The position ensures adequate tool, process and personnel capabilities are continuously developed and maintained for a highly efficient and functional system supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Designs and develops organizational policies relevant to the department. As the leader of the equipment team, this position selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function and manages through others to accomplish business objectives. Specific deliverables associated with this position include: • Manage the Equipment Engineering and Maintenance department for the CZ operation in Hillsboro, OR. • Ensure Safe and environmentally sound practices within all areas. • Manage the individual equipment startups and modifications to ensure that all required facility systems are fully capable of 24/7 operations to meet production schedules. • Actively develop the engineering team through hiring, motivating and training of employees to build capable departmental functions for the required 24/7 operational support. • Develop objectives and targets for the department and its employees based on company goals, and ensure proper execution to meet expected outcomes. • Develop and manage budgets, ensuring proper control and appropriate improvement plans are in place. • Develop and deploy continuous improvement projects for improved overall efficiency in cost, quality and productivity. • Set equipment standards that align with SolarWorld's philosophy of sustainability. Drive these standards through all areas of the facility. • Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs and measurements for the equipment. • Drive implementation of clean operations standards in the areas. • Plan, budget, and schedule equipment modifications including cost estimates, bid sheets, layouts, and contracts for construction and acquisitions. • Develop long range plans, conceptual designs, and capital outlay requirements and documentation for expansions in coordination with Investment planning department. Support within a project function any expansion projects. • Formulate and coordinate program specifications, requirements for proposals and contracts, and associated documents. • Inspect construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established specifications and safety. • Oversee and direct maintenance personnel and workers engaged in equipment installation, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance. • Drive and enforce use of structured problem solving and statistical analysis within the daily work of the group. • Support other departments as required to meet company objectives. • Execute on targets defined in annual personal objectives.   This position is ideal for a seasoned equipment engineering expert with prior leadership role(s) in the function. The ideal candidate relishes the challenge of a startup environment and is a proactive problem-solver with an ability to execute projects of significant scope and complexity and lead others. The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience: • Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (i.e., electrical, chemical or mechanical engineering). • 5 years leadership experience in similar role and discipline. • Must possess an in-depth working knowledge of Solar PV, Semiconductor or related wafer-based manufacturing equipment. • Must possess excellent project management capabilities, as this position will be responsible for driving large projects to successful completion according to established timelines. • Proficient in Microsoft Office productivity tools such as Word, Excel and Power Point as well as ERP systems for reporting. Additional preference for knowledge and use of project management software and ERP systems. • Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills. • Must demonstrate effective leadership (e.g., people management) skills for managing a function including performance management, career development and coaching of supervisors, engineers and other individual contributor positions. • Demonstrated ability to achieve objectives by working in and with cross-functional and multi-cultural teams. • Preference for entrepreneurial drive and prior experience with startup companies or new business division launches. • Must possess valid driver's license, valid passport and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.   Benefits SolarWorld offers a competitive benefits package, designed for the "green collar" worker including a minimum of 4 weeks annual vacation, 401k, medical, dental, life, employee referral bonus, and more! Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V All offers of employment are contingent upon a candidate's successful completion of Solar World's pre-employment drug testing, and background investigation, which includes employment and criminal histories   If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=554009-3-243