Senior Manager, Equipment Engineering

About the Opportunity
BrighterHire is proud to partner with Caelux Corporation , a trailblazer in solar innovation, to find a Senior Manager of Equipment Engineering who's ready to take charge of an elite team and help scale cutting-edge manufacturing operations.

Caelux is transforming the solar industry with its revolutionary perovskite technologydesigned to make solar modules significantly more powerful and cost-effective. As the company scales, they're looking for a strategic, hands-on engineering leader to shape the future of their equipment lifecycle and factory systems.

About Caelux

Caelux is a next-gen solar tech company using proprietary perovskite innovations to elevate solar performancemaking renewable energy more powerful and affordable. Learn more at www.caelux.com

What You'll Do
As the Senior Manager of Equipment Engineering, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team (controls, mechanical, and electrical engineers) through every phase of equipment developmentfrom vendor selection and installation to testing, maintenance, and upgrades. You'll drive project execution, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in support of Caelux's fast-growing production needs.

Your impact will span across:

• Team leadership & development
• Workflow standardization & execution
• Project planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination
• Technology roadmap & equipment investments
• Compliance, safety, and performance optimization

Key Responsibilities

• Grow and mentor a high-performing engineering team
• Develop and implement standard workflows and job aids
• Oversee full equipment lifecycle: selection, FAT/SAT, integration, decommissioning
• Collaborate across engineering, process, and operations teams
• Lead roadmap initiatives to improve cost, throughput, and reliability
• Manage project timelines and budgets
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety protocols
• Communicate progress clearly to technical and executive stakeholders

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years in manufacturing equipment engineering
• Proven experience leading equipment teams in fast-paced environments
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
• Experience with industrial equipment installation and troubleshooting

Bonus Points For:

• Background in solar, optical, or semiconductor manufacturing
• CAD fluency (2D/3D)
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards (NFPA, OSHA, NEC)
• Controls/PLC knowledge (Modbus, EtherCAT, etc.)
• Experience with vacuum, laser, or precision printing equipment

Benefits

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive salary: $139,000 $202,000
• Performance-based bonuses and stock options
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven work environment
• Career development and growth opportunities

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree