Process Specialist

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 Role

T1 Energy Is looking to hire a Process Specialist who is responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing process performance by monitoring process health, driving technical problem-solving, improving standard work, and supporting cross-functional execution on the production floor. This role serves as a key link between floor operations and engineering intent by helping stabilize manufacturing processes, reduce variation, improve quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The Process Specialist is expected to demonstrate strong process knowledge, advanced troubleshooting capability, leadership in floor execution, and a working understanding of Lean manufacturing, standardization, and data-driven process improvement.

What You’ll Do

Process Ownership & Support

• Monitor and support assigned manufacturing processes to ensure safe, stable, and efficient operation.
• Identify process abnormalities, variation, recurring issues, and performance gaps impacting quality, throughput, or reliability.
• Support daily floor operations through technical guidance, issue escalation, and process monitoring.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Lead or support troubleshooting of process, quality, and equipment-related issues impacting production performance.
• Participate in and help drive structured root cause investigations for recurring or major abnormalities.
• Support implementation, validation, and sustainment of corrective and preventive actions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and support opportunities to reduce process waste, variation, scrap, downtime, and inefficiencies.
• Support and help drive Lean manufacturing initiatives including:
• 5S
• standard work
• visual management
• process discipline
• waste reduction
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and floor-level process optimization efforts.

Training & Standardization

• Develop, revise, and maintain work instructions, process standards, and technical operating procedures.
• Provide floor-level training and coaching to technicians, operators, and production support teams on process-related expectations and best practices.
• Reinforce adherence to standard work and proper process execution.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, review, and analyze process, quality, downtime, scrap, and defect data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support process reporting and provide actionable technical feedback to leadership and engineering teams.
• Assist with process performance tracking and implementation follow-up.

Engineering & Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with Production, Equipment, Quality, Safety, and Engineering teams to support process changes, trials, validations, and technical initiatives.
• Support implementation of new process controls, equipment changes, or operational improvements.
• Serve as a technical floor resource during abnormal conditions, startup, changeover, and process adjustments.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all process activities are performed in accordance with company safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Support a clean, organized, and compliant work environment aligned with 5S and EHS expectations.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties, technical assignments, and improvement projects as assigned by management.

Who You Are

• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles, including:
• 5S
• standard work
• visual management
• waste elimination
• Foundational understanding of Six Sigma / variation reduction concepts
• Ability to support or drive root cause analysis
• Ability to influence floor execution through technical knowledge and standardization
• Ability to balance floor urgency with long-term process improvement
• Ability to work as a technical bridge between operations and engineering

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related technical/engineering field preferred.
• 4–6+ years of manufacturing, process support, industrial operations, or technical production experience preferred.
• Previous experience in solar module, semiconductor, battery, automation, or other high-volume manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in manufacturing processes and/or equipment-related systems.
• Ability to interpret technical issues, process trends, and operational abnormalities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, shift-based manufacturing environment.

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.