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# Equipment Engineer at T1 Energy

- **Company:** [T1 Energy](https://feeny.ai/companies/t1-energy)
- **Location:** Dallas, TX
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-02
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/t1energy/50d8f39c-62f4-440f-8467-193655157017

## Job description

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy. The Equipment Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, performance, and efficiency of production equipment. This position supports equipment selection, installation, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvements while working closely with maintenance, operations, and quality teams to minimize downtime and support safe, consistent production.

## Key Responsibilities

- Evaluate equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, productivity, and operating costs.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues in collaboration with maintenance personnel.
- Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Support the selection, purchase, installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.
- Prepare equipment specifications, technical documentation, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
- Manage equipment upgrades and improvement projects, including schedules, budgets, and vendor coordination.
- Analyze downtime, maintenance costs, and equipment performance data to prioritize improvements.
- Work with operations and quality teams to resolve equipment issues affecting product quality or production output.
- Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and service providers.
- Train maintenance and production personnel on equipment operation and troubleshooting.
- Ensure equipment designs and modifications meet applicable safety requirements and company standards.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Five or more years of experience in equipment engineering, manufacturing engineering, maintenance engineering, or a related role.
- Knowledge of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, electrical components, and automation.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment manuals, and electrical schematics.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage projects and coordinate work across departments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robotics, or automated production equipment.
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Experience with CAD software, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.
- Knowledge of equipment reliability measures, including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), mean time between failures (MTBF), and mean time to repair (MTTR).

The T1 Way We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in. T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.

## About T1 Energy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: T1 Energy manufactures advanced solar modules and is building an integrated U.S. solar and battery supply chain for utility-scale energy customers.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: TE)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, USA
- **Founded**: 2020 (as FREYR Battery); rebranded to T1 Energy in February 2025
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing, solar cell production, battery energy storage, and data center infrastructure.
- **Target customers**: Utility-scale solar developers and independent power producers (B2B).
- **Mission statement**: “Advancing the energy shift from Austin, Texas” by building domestic solar & battery supply chains to deliver scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy.

## Products & Services
- **G1_Dallas Solar Modules**: High-efficiency PERC and TOPCon PV solar modules produced at a 5 GW nameplate facility in Wilmer, Texas. Type: Manufactured hardware.
- **G2_Austin Solar Cells**: Under-construction 2.1 GW phase of TOPCon solar cell fab in Milam County, Texas, expected to begin production by end of 2026. Type: Manufactured components.
- **Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS)**: Entered via the acquisition of KORE Power (announced May 2026), targeting data center and grid-scale storage markets. Type: Integrated hardware + systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources (publicly traded; current market cap available on NYSE).
- **Key Metric**: Q1 2026 Net Sales of $683.3 million; Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $9.1 million.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Corning, Hemlock Semiconductor, Nextpower, Treaty Oak, Trina Solar (technology licensing and commercial support).
- **Growth Signals**: Workforce of 1,200 in Texas; 5 GW module production already at nameplate; construction of first U.S. solar cell fab underway; entry into battery storage and data center infrastructure via KORE Power acquisition (May 2026).

## Competitive Advantages
- Only U.S. company capable of delivering both P-type and N-type solar module technologies at scale with high domestic content.
- Vertically integrated supply chain (modules → cells → storage) designed to qualify customers for the domestic content adder under Section 48E ITCs of the OBBBA.
- Advanced manufacturing facility (G1_Dallas) described as one of the most technologically advanced PV module plants globally, operating above nameplate capacity.

## Strategic Focus
- Complete vertical integration by ramping G2_Austin solar cell production.
- Expand into battery energy storage and data center infrastructure to capture surging power demand.
- Build a cash flow powerhouse through long-term off-take contracts and domestic content premiums.

## Why Work Here
- Culture centered on building American energy independence and advanced manufacturing.
- Headquarters in Austin, Texas, with manufacturing operations in Wilmer and Milam County.
- Rapid growth trajectory: 1,200 employees and scaling; roles likely span engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and corporate functions.
- Remote/hybrid policy: Not specified; on-site presence expected at manufacturing and HQ locations.
- Notable perks: Not detailed in provided sources, but emphasis on mission-driven work and cutting-edge solar technology.

## Sources
1. [T1 Energy Website](https://t1energy.com/)
2. [T1 Energy Careers Page](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/t1energy)
3. [T1 Energy Form 10-K (filed 03/31/2026)](https://ir.t1energy.com/static-files/e604c805-4f7e-4263-bc52-b466734b0606)
4. [T1 Energy Investor Relations](https://ir.t1energy.com/investor-relations)
5. [About T1 Energy](https://t1energy.com/company/)

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