Process Engineer (ROTATING SHIFT)

Canadian Solar Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer for our Texas photovoltaic module assembly facility.

You will rotate between day and night shifts, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM for several months, then 6:00 PM–6:00 AM for several months, continuing throughout the year based on business needs. You will drive daily process maintenance, new product development, and system integration to support mass production, improve process capability, and reduce cost.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience with PLCs, machine automation or robotics preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement exposure.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Form manufacturing processes for new products and support ramp-up.
• Oversee process design, line layout, and system integration to meet demand.
• Improve manufacturing process, equipment efficiency and cost.
• Develop work instructions and train cross-functional teams.
• Create ECNs for process, quality and cost improvements.
• Support PFMEA/Control Plan creation and supplier qualification.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Reading blueprints

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent

Tools

PLC & robotics

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Job description

Job Description – Canadian Solar Solutions Inc.

Position Title: Process Engineer (ROTATING SHIFT)

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Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world's largest solar modular producers. As a leading vertically integrated producer of ingots, wafers, silicon cells, solar modules, solar power systems and specialized solar products, Canadian Solar delivers uncompromising value to its customers across the globe.

Description:

The Process Engineer will: The Engineer will rotate between day and night shifts, working 6:00 AM-6:00 PM on day shift for approximately 3-4 months, followed by 6:00 PM-6:00 AM on night shift for approximately 3-4 months. This rotation will continue throughout the year based on business needs.

The Engineer will take responsibility for daily process maintenance, new products development, new process introduction and system integration of equipment to support mass production and improve process capability for photovoltaic module assembly facility in Texas. Process Engineer performs a range of duties related to manufacturing process, product development, product quality, document work and operator training. The ideal candidate will proactively identify where products, processes, and equipment could be better optimized for manufacture. Our Process Engineer must possess the capabilities to drive continuous improvement of product quality, process, and manufacturing cost.

Responsibilities:

• Work with product design teams to formulate a manufacturing process for the new product and support product ramp up.
• Must be able to: rotate between day and night shifts, working 6:00 AM-6:00 PM on day shift for approximately 3-4 months, followed by 6:00 PM-6:00 AM on night shift for approximately 3-4 months.
• Oversee process design, production line layout, system integration and make sure the manufacturing process, capacity, capabilities meet business demand.
• Improve manufacturing process, equipment efficiency to boost productivity, product quality and manufacturing cost.
• Assume responsibility for new manufacturing process, equipment and methodology evaluation and adopting new manufacturing technology.
• Maintain and develop manufacturing work instructions, provide training to cross function team.
• Create Engineering Change Notices (ECN) as related to manufacturing process, quality, and product cost improvements.
• Participate in PFMEA / Control Plan creation.
• Support material supplier qualification, material inspection and testing when needed.
• Establish and maintain work standards for product costing and productivity measurement.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct.
• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies.
• Conduct other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Engineering degree or Degree in a relevant field, e.g. B. Eng. (Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent).
• Minimum 1~3 years experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer in a high-volume manufacturing environment, with photovoltaic industry preferred.
• Knowledge and expertise with PLC, machine automation and controls, robotic assembly, machine operations preferred.
• Demonstrated success on manufacturing process improvement, capacity and standard time, product quality, machine OEE and efficiency improvement.
• Superior knowledge on manufacturing production line layout, machine operations, line balance, product quality and production process.
• Familiar with Standard Work, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement tools.
• Quality Control background; Data analysis, problem solving and root cause analysis skills preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Solidworks preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints (mechanical/electrical and part print).
• Strong presentation abilities with written communication and presentation abilities.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Must be self directed and able to work with little supervision.

Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.

Note: Canadian Solar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to promote the rights of persons to create an inclusive and accessible working environment. Upon individual request, Canadian Solar Inc. will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.