Job Description

GAF Energy is transforming the rooftop solar industry to generate \xe2\x80\x9cEnergy from Every Roof\xe2\x80\x9d. As a Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works in partnership with North America\xe2\x80\x99s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, offering homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options. The company also provides commercial tax equity funding for large-scale rooftop solar projects. For more information about GAF Energy, visit .

What part will you play?

GAF Energy is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer that will work on the design, installation, and upkeep of PLC based controls in a manufacturing environment

You will report to the New Product Deployment Manager and work within a cross-functional team to develop robust automated manufacturing processes

The ideal candidate must have a passion for thinking out of box and thrive working in a fast-paced startup environment. With outstanding PV and/or manufacturing experience, creative problem solving, organized thinking, and strong collaborative skills, you can help us deliver the solar roof of the future.

What will you do?

Manage the design and installation of electrical/electronic equipment, including electrical power distribution systems, PLCs, instrumentation, HMIs, and integration with MES

Work with multiple equipment vendors to ensure timely installation and proper operation of all solar module production equipment

Cross-collaborate with members of the R&D, Reliability, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams

Maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot factory control systems

Write and update all documentation pertaining to electrical equipment/ systems (reports, work instructions, training manuals, etc.)

Train operators and engineers to use HMIs for standard tasks (data entry, material tracking, etc)

Design, draw, and supervise the fabrication of custom automation solutions for future process needs

Design, deploy, and maintain custom GUIs for operator data entry

Collaborate with overseas equipment support engineers

What do we require from you?

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent and 7+ years of work experience in an industrial manufacturing environment

Proficiency with Siemens PLC hardware and software

Proficiency with Wonderware/AVEVA products

Experience maintaining automated inline processing tools

Experience troubleshooting PLC control logic for standard solar module production equipment (stringers, pick-and-place layup, laminators, trimmers, conveyors, etc.)

Experience working with and troubleshooting barcode readers

Written Mandarin Chinese language skills a plus

Experience working in cross-functional teams to drive innovation, product and process development and a demonstrated ability to articulate design trade-offs based on customer requirements

Proven record of handling multiple priorities, organizing workload, and meeting commitments

Willing and able to travel within the US and globally, up to 25% of your work time

Low-ego team player who thrives on a fast-paced environment

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external functional teams verbally, in writing, and via presentations

Impeccable attention to detail, a process-oriented mindset, and excellent time management skills

Self-motivated, proactive, and efficient

Expectation for the role is to reside in either San Jose, CA or Georgetown, TX and travel between locations as required up to 50%

Benefits and Compensation:

Individuals hired for this position can reasonably expect a base salary within the range of $120,000 - $160,000. The company provides comprehensive health and retirement savings plan benefits that support an employee\'s total well-being.

Medical/prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision plan coverage

Pre-tax savings accounts (i.e. HSA and FSA plans)

Income protection benefits (i.e. life insurance and disability coverage)

Total well-being resources (i.e. Virgin Pulse, Ayco, EAP & Work/Life Balance services, Virtual Visits)

401(k) plan

Adoption Assistance/Family planning benefits

Paid vacation and time off

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

GAF Ltd.