Shift Engineer

Canadian Solar Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. in Mesquite, TX, is seeking an Equipment Shift Engineer to oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of manufacturing equipment. You will support installations, troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and downtime reduction.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, strong maintenance knowledge, and the ability to work 12-hour continental shifts on day or night schedules. Interviews will be onsite in Mesquite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Must be willing and able to work 12-hour continental shifts (days or nights) based on business needs.
• Familiarity with engineering and equipment-related software.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide equipment-related technical support for ongoing production operations, including maintenance, spare parts, repairs, and documentation of support activities.
• Train and assist employees on the proper operation of manufacturing equipment and troubleshoot equipment-related issues.
• Ensure efficient repair scheduling and review repair cost estimates.
• Track equipment downtime and recommend strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce production interruptions.
• Implement and promote equipment safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and executing Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules to maximize equipment performance and uptime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency and production performance.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software familiarity

Job description

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

Department: Equipment

Reports To: Equipment Shift Supervisor

Description:

An Equipment Shift Engineer specializes in the operation, maintenance, and optimization of manufacturing equipment, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and continuous operation of production systems. This role is responsible for supporting equipment installations, troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and minimizing production downtime.

Work Schedule:

• This position requires working 12-hour continental shifts and candidates must be available to work either of the following schedules:

Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Central Time)

Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Central Time)

• Interviews will be conducted onsite at our Mesquite TX Facility. During your interview, please indicate your preferred shift (Day Shift or Night Shift). While we will take your preference into consideration, final shift assignment will be determined based on business needs and operational requirements.

Qualified candidates will be invited to interview onsite August 13 or August 14.

During your interview, please indicate your preferred shift (Day Shift or Night Shift). While we will take your preference into consideration, final shift assignment will be determined based on business needs and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide equipment-related technical support for ongoing production operations, including maintenance, spare parts, repairs, and documentation of support activities.
• Train and assist employees on the proper operation of manufacturing equipment and troubleshoot equipment-related issues.
• Ensure efficient repair scheduling and review repair cost estimates.
• Track equipment downtime and recommend strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce production interruptions.
• Implement and promote equipment safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and executing Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules to maximize equipment performance and uptime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency and production performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Must be willing and able to work 12-hour continental shifts (days or nights) based on business needs.
• Familiarity with engineering and equipment-related software.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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

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 all persons and to create an inclusive and accessible working environment.

Upon individual request, Canadian Solar will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.