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Jin Woo Oh

Cartersville,GA

Summary

Accomplished Staff Equipment Engineer with over 5 years of experience in high-volume solar manufacturing (Hanwha Q Cells). Expert in front-end automation, material handling systems, and production line integration. Proven track record in leading Factory 2 set-up, optimizing vacuum systems, and reducing downtime through Root Cause Analysis (RCA). MS in Electrical Engineering (VLSI) with a strong foundation in PLC diagnostics and hardware-software co-design. Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Engineer

Qcells
Dalton, GA
09.2020 - Current

[Factory 2 Set-up & Front-End Integration]

  • Lead Equipment Commissioning: Managed the successful set-up of Factory 2 front-end lines, overseeing equipment installation, acceptance testing (SAT), and vendor coordination.
  • Automated Logistics Optimization: Managed entire front-end material flow, from cell stringing to pre-lamination, including complex conveyor systems and buffer integration.
  • Vendor Management: Acted as the primary technical liaison with international vendors to resolve engineering conflicts and ensure equipment met safety/performance standards.
  • Vacuum System Redesign (EVA Handling): Identified and resolved chronic material handling failures due to EVA sheet variations; redesigned air line schematics and ejector capacity in collaboration with SMC engineers, reducing vacuum-related alarms by 80%.
  • Led cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and increase operational efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for critical machinery, reducing downtime.
  • Analyzed equipment failure trends to enhance reliability and extend lifecycle of assets.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on equipment malfunctions, implementing corrective actions to mitigate future issues.

[Continuous Improvement & Maintenance]

  • Operational Efficiency: Engineered a custom alignment jig for SCARA robot recalibration, reducing teaching time from 90 minutes (2-person task) to 20 minutes (1-person task).
  • System Diagnosis: Identified redundant vacuum gauge designs in Factory 1; reconfigured air supply lines and PLC logic to eliminate vacuum loss, significantly improving system stability.
  • Standardization: Developed comprehensive SOPs and troubleshooting manuals to minimize downtime and ensure technical consistency across shifts.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
05-2020

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Computer Engineering (Dual Major)

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
05-2019

Skills

  • Engineering: Equipment Set-up & Commissioning, Production Line Integration, Vacuum Systems, Robotics (SCARA)
  • Technical Skills: PLC Diagnostics, Material Handling Logistics, Preventive Maintenance (PM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Software/Tools: Virtuoso, Vivado, PSpice, AutoCAD, MS Office, Linux/Windows
  • Languages: English (Fluent), Korean (Native)

Timeline

Equipment Engineer

Qcells
09.2020 - Current

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Computer Engineering (Dual Major)

Illinois Institute of Technology

TECHNICAL PROJECTS

  • Power Optimization for Full Adder (VLSI): Implemented CMOS/MTCMOS schematics to minimize power leakage.
  • Home Security System: Designed a face-recognition doorbell camera with encrypted data transmission.
Jin Woo Oh