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Canadian Solar Inc. · 3 hours ago

Equipment Engineer

Canadian Solar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of solar panels and energy solutions, dedicated to sustainability and employee growth. The Equipment Engineer is responsible for managing the performance, maintenance, and optimization of manufacturing equipment in the solar cells factory, ensuring efficient operation and supporting production goals.

EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
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Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze equipment performance to ensure optimal operation and achieve production targets
Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on manufacturing equipment to prevent unplanned downtime
Lead advanced troubleshooting and apply Root Cause Analysis to equipment failures, ensuring prompt tool recovery during machine hard downs
Develop and implement maintenance schedules and standard operating procedures to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
Manage and oversee equipment upgrades, modifications, and installations, ensuring minimal disruption to production
Ensure all equipment complies with safety, health, and environmental regulations, and promote a culture of safety within the team
Develop equipment control procedures with the process engineering team and drive maintenance using SPC and other methodologies
Oversee the costing and control of equipment spare and wear parts, continuously seeking cost-saving opportunities through innovative initiatives and market benchmarking
Ensure an adequate supply of spare parts. Efficiently manage Reorder Point (ROP) and Reorder Quantity (ROQ) based on the required number of spares and lead time to prevent equipment downtime due to parts unavailability
Provide training to technicians and implement best practices to ensure a safe and efficient working environment conducive to sustaining production
Required to adhere to designated working hours, including shift arrangements, as needed to meet operational requirements

Qualification

Equipment troubleshootingStatistical Process Control (SPC)Root Cause Analysis (RCA)Bachelor's degree in engineeringSolar manufacturing knowledgeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving abilityTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, electronic, mechatronic or a related field
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members, other departments, vendors, and other stakeholders
Knowledge of Solar or Semiconductor process flow and manufacturing system
Knowledge of tools and methodologies such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Fishbone Analysis
Ability to analyze complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and make informed decisions under pressure
Willingness to travel, work off-shift, extended hours, and occasionally return to support tool recovery in this 24/7 factory environment
Monitor and analyze equipment performance to ensure optimal operation and achieve production targets
Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on manufacturing equipment to prevent unplanned downtime
Lead advanced troubleshooting and apply Root Cause Analysis to equipment failures, ensuring prompt tool recovery during machine hard downs
Develop and implement maintenance schedules and standard operating procedures to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
Manage and oversee equipment upgrades, modifications, and installations, ensuring minimal disruption to production
Ensure all equipment complies with safety, health, and environmental regulations, and promote a culture of safety within the team
Develop equipment control procedures with the process engineering team and drive maintenance using SPC and other methodologies
Oversee the costing and control of equipment spare and wear parts, continuously seeking cost-saving opportunities through innovative initiatives and market benchmarking
Ensure an adequate supply of spare parts. Efficiently manage Reorder Point (ROP) and Reorder Quantity (ROQ) based on the required number of spares and lead time to prevent equipment downtime due to parts unavailability
Provide training to technicians and implement best practices to ensure a safe and efficient working environment conducive to sustaining production
Required to adhere to designated working hours, including shift arrangements, as needed to meet operational requirements

Preferred

1 to 2 years of working experience as an Equipment Engineer preferred
Hands-on experience and strong skills in equipment troubleshooting and engineering methods for equipment controls involving PLCs, PCs, and robotics will be advantageous

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical/dental/life/disability program
PTO

Company

Canadian Solar Inc.

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Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (3)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.08B
Key Investors
PAGBanco do Nordeste do BrasilAustralian Renewable Energy Agency
2026-01-09Post Ipo Debt· $230M
2024-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2023-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $123.53M

Leadership Team

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Colin Parkin
President
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George Kuo
Sr. Director of Products & Solutions, Product Management
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