Senior Solar Process Engineer II

Canadian Solar Inc.; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, invites applications for a Sr. Process Engineer II in Jeffersonville, Indiana. You will maintain and improve manufacturing processes, drive KPI like efficiency, yield, cost, productivity and reliability of products.

You will lead a team of technicians, perform experiments, optimize processes, investigate failures, and serve as SME to boost efficiency. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams and overseas affiliates is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with major in chemical, material science, microelectronics, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in solar cell industry or process engineering function.
• Knowledge in HJT technology for solar cell manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge in CVD, PECVD process in solar cell manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work overtime, off-shift or extended hours to realize 24/7 production requirement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for assigned process groups of the manufacturing line including but not limited to solar cell manufacturing.
• Optimize and improve solar cell conversion efficiency, yield, reliability and cost associated with the process and implement related projects according to the process KPI and timelines.
• Identify causes, resolve and prevent production line and customer issues by using problem solving methods and best industry practices; drive for continuous improvement in the process, procedures, materials and equipment.
• Lead, manage and train process technicians in carrying daily routine tasks; ensure continuous skill improvement through training and assessment
• Qualify, stabilize, improve technology and/or product transfer, new processes, materials and equipment to support production and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with internal cross functional team and overseas affiliates to benchmark and implement cell efficiency improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Create, maintain, improve and update documentation such as SOP, FMEA, Control Plans, OCAP, maintenance procedures.
• Support other KPIs such as safety, output, yield, quality, product delivery, company certifications, 5S.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

HJT technology

CVD

PECVD

Job description

CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, invites applications for a Sr. Process Engineer II in Jeffersonville, Indiana. You will maintain and improve manufacturing processes, drive KPI like efficiency, yield, cost, productivity and reliability of products.

You will lead a team of technicians, perform experiments, optimize processes, investigate failures, and serve as SME to boost efficiency. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams and overseas affiliates is required.