Solar Process Technician - Optimize Yield & Production

Canadian Solar Inc.; Jeffersonville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems in Jeffersonville, Indiana, seeks a Process Technician to maintain and improve production processes and line KPIs. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency and data-driven problem solving on the production floor.

The ideal candidate has a chemical/materials background, 1–2 years in solar or related manufacturing, and strong analytical, technical and safety-focused skills. Overtime and shift flexibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, material science, microelectronics, or related field.
• 1–2 years in solar cell industry or related manufacturing (entry level possible for fresh grads).
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with process engineering, production and quality systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement in process operations.

Responsibilities

• Resolve efficiency, yield, productivity, cost and reliability issues in the assigned process per standards; provide corrective actions.
• Perform daily routine tasks as SOP and as required by cross-functional team.
• Conduct process experiments to improve cell efficiency, stability, yield and productivity; analyze data and report.
• Maintain records per process/machine parameter checklist.
• Maintain SPC charts and take timely actions per OCAP guidance.
• Gather and analyze 5M data; present reports on production line issues.
• Support equipment maintenance and shutdowns; write PM reports.
• Attend daily process meetings and provide handover information for next shift.
• Complete trainings to improve technical and problem-solving skills.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Safety-conscious

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, material science, microelectronics, or related field

Job description

CS Power Systems in Jeffersonville, Indiana, seeks a Process Technician to maintain and improve production processes and line KPIs. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency and data-driven problem solving on the production floor.

The ideal candidate has a chemical/materials background, 1–2 years in solar or related manufacturing, and strong analytical, technical and safety-focused skills. Overtime and shift flexibility may be required.