Job Description
Illuminate USA, located in the heart of Central Ohio, is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grown to over 1,600 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere.
This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels, we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you!
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.
We are currently looking for a Systems Engineer for our new factory in Columbus, Ohio. The Systems Engineer is essential for maintaining and modifying the IT operating environment to meet both factory and management specifications. This role will be responsible for the administration of IT systems, including installation, upgrades, troubleshooting, and documentation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform installation, implementation, and maintenance of operating systems, software packages, database management, and data communication packages in a multi-user distributed server environment.
- Participate in teams to evaluate, test, and install enterprise systems.
- Provide technical assistance to persons designing and implementing enterprise server hardware/software systems such as operating/database management/data communications systems.
- Assist server operations and support personnel, as well as vendor hardware/software specialists, in isolating and resolving hardware and software problems.
- Monitor the performance of server systems to identify, correct, and improve operational efficiency through changes to the software packages or reconfiguration of hardware.
- Perform system implementations, participating in the planning, requirements gathering, and process review phases. Work closely with Senior Systems Engineer on system configuration, testing, and data importation.
- Develop comprehensive build, operation, and recovery manuals and guidelines.
- Participate in annual Disaster Recovery exercises by leading recovery efforts for the area of responsibility. Assist other teams in their recovery processes as required.
- Comply with cybersecurity policies, standards, and processes in accordance with the Cybersecurity Plan.
- Perform other duties as assigned, reflecting the dynamic nature of system operations within a manufacturing environment.
Qualifications Required:
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3 to 6 years of experience in system operations or a related technical field.
- Working knowledge of infrastructure architectures, including physical and virtual servers, storage devices, backup/recovery environments, disaster recovery ideologies and implementation, and networking stack for communications.
- Experience working with Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) hybrid, and Microsoft Azure.
- Experience with administration of Linux, Oracle Databases, Veritas NetBackup, EMC SAN, and VMware.
- Sound working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Teams, Intune, Defender products, and OneDrive.
Qualifications Preferred:
- Understanding of Azure services, configuration, implementation, and migration.
- MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) Certification.
- VMware Certified Professional.
- Veritas Certified Professional.
At Illuminate USA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your unique background and experiences are valued here, as we believe they strengthen our team and drive our mission forward.
Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3 to 6 years of experience in system operations or a related technical field.
- Working knowledge of infrastructure architectures, including physical and virtual servers, storage devices, backup and recovery environments, disaster recovery implementation, and networking communications.
- Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory or Entra ID hybrid environments, and Microsoft Azure.
- Experience administering Linux, Oracle Databases, Veritas NetBackup, EMC SAN, and VMware.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Teams, Intune, Defender products, and OneDrive.
- Understanding of Azure services, configuration, implementation, and migration.
- MCP certification.
- VMware Certified Professional certification.
- Veritas Certified Professional certification.
Illuminate USA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Illuminate USA and has not been reviewed or approved by Illuminate USA.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the area, often described as above-average for local production roles and fair for the work performed. Opportunities for overtime further enhance earnings for those who want it.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are included, with eligibility beginning shortly after hire and indications of quick start in some cases. This breadth of core health coverage strengthens the total rewards baseline.
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Parental & Family Support — Company-paid maternity leave at no cost to associates is explicitly provided. This family-oriented benefit adds tangible support beyond base pay.
Illuminate USA Insights
What We Do
Illuminate USA is an American leader in advanced clean energy manufacturing, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solar panel technology and sustainable energy solutions. With a focus on innovation, Illuminate USA empowers a dynamic workforce to drive progress in the renewable energy sector. Based in Pataskala, Ohio, Illuminate USA operates a 1.1 million-square-foot facility, employing more than 1,400 associates across eight production lines, six of which are currently operational, with two more to be added by the end of 2024. At full capacity, the facility will produce more than 9.2 million advanced solar panels annually, equaling five gigawatts of electricity production — enough to power one million American homes. Illuminate USA is committed to onshoring the solar supply chain and investing in and upskilling the Ohio workforce by providing opportunities for engineers, technicians, production associates, and more. Together, we are making strides in American-generated, clean energy and lighting the way for a sustainable future.
