The posting
The Role
The AGV Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems and related production equipment within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role ensures equipment reliability and efficiency by performing routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs to minimize downtime and support continuous operations.
The technician monitors system performance, identifies and resolves mechanical, electrical, and automation issues, and maintains accurate maintenance and operational records. They also assist with equipment installation, alignment, and commissioning of new machinery, ensuring all work meets safety standards and operational specifications.
Success in this role requires strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with tools, diagnostic equipment, and data analysis systems. The technician must be adaptable to a fast-paced production environment, committed to safety and quality, and capable of supporting overall equipment longevity and performance.
What You’ll Do
- Master the structure and working principle of factory production equipment and facilities and learn and improve their own equipment maintenance skills and level.
- Conduct regular and scheduled inspection of the production equipment in the factory to ensure that the equipment is in good condition and eliminate potential equipment failures.
- Make daily operation records and maintenance records of the equipment system in a timely manner.
- Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
- Assist with aligning machines and equipment during installation, using hoists, jacks, squares, rulers, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
- Support in repairing any problems associated with new equipment.
- Follow work arrangement, timely repair the faulty equipment reported for repair, and ensure the maintenance quality.
- Maintain the equipment to prolong the longevity of service life and improve its utilization rate.
- Strictly abide by the safety operation rules, maintenance rules, and installation standards and specifications of the equipment.
- Perform other duties and special project, as assigned by management.
Who You Are
- Technical diploma or higher (electrical or mechanical), familiarity with solar modules or semiconductors combined with relevant work experience is preferred.
- At least 1-2 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (with photovoltaic industry preferred).
- Exceptional troubleshooting skills with electrical, mechanical, and automation components preferred.
- Good knowledge of pneumatic systems.
- Ability to operate shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, inspection and test equipment.
- Ability to use data analysis tools such as MS Excel and other applications.
- Dedicated and strive to achieve, hardworking and reliability, be able to adapt to shifts and work well under pressure.
Qualifications
- Technical diploma or higher (electrical or mechanical), familiarity with solar modules or semiconductors combined with relevant work experience is preferred.
- At least 1-2 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (with photovoltaic industry preferred).
- Exceptional troubleshooting skills with electrical, mechanical, and automation components preferred.
- Good knowledge of pneumatic systems.
- Ability to operate shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, inspection and test equipment.
- Ability to use data analysis tools such as MS Excel and other applications.
- Dedicated and strive to achieve, hardworking and reliability, be able to adapt to shifts and work well under pressure.
Typical Working Conditions
- This position is based in a manufacturing plant environment, which may involve exposure to various manufacturing conditions.
- Ability to work occasional extended hours or weekends as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Be able to lift to 75 pounds.
- Ability to stand for the duration of a 12-hour shift.
- Be able to communicate verbally efficiently.
- Sedentary work. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- The technician is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
About T1 Energy
At T1 Energy (NYSE: TE), we build energy. We are an American solar manufacturer building the future of energy abundance. From our headquarters in Austin, Texas, we’re pioneering a domestic solar supply chain with one mission: to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy.
We started with G1_Dallas, one of the most advanced solar manufacturing facilities in the world. The 5GW facility is located in Wilmer, Texas. It has the capacity to produce more than 20,000 solar modules a day for solar farms that power American homes, businesses, and keep our energy grids resilient.
Next is G2_Austin: Our new solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. Its first 2.1GW phase is designed to produce next-generation TOPCon cells beginning in 2027. As the fab grows, it’s expected to support up to 1,800 manufacturing jobs. Modules assembled at G1 can run on cells from G2.
What comes after G2? Come join us and help figure that out. And then build it. The sun has always shone on America. Now you can turn it into abundant electricity.
The T1 Way
We’re all in on the mission, and we pursue it as one team. We move fast, own our results, and treat each other with respect. Egos stay at the door: no one is too senior to roll up their sleeves, and no idea is too small to share. Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and keep 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.
