Mechanical Engineer - HVAC Systems

Canadian Solar•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer provides engineering and technical support for PVJC’s mechanical utility and facility systems serving PV cell manufacturing. The role supports the Mechanical Supervisor in maintaining safe, reliable, efficient, and continuous operation of critical mechanical utilities. Responsibilities include monitoring and troubleshooting systems, supporting preventive and corrective maintenance, improving reliability, conducting engineering analyses, supporting system modifications and projects, commissioning systems, and maintaining technical documentation. The position supports systems such as chillers, cooling towers, chilled water, Process Cooling Water (PCW), boilers, hot water, HVAC, MAU/RAU, ventilation, exhaust and scrubbers, CDA, vacuum systems, pumps, piping, valves, heat exchangers, and related equipment. The Engineer collaborates with technicians and teams across Production, Equipment Engineering, EHS, Electrical, Gas & Chemical, WWTP & UPW, Facility Engineering, Projects/Construction, contractors, and vendors. The work combines office and field activity in mechanical utility, boiler/chiller, rooftop, cleanroom, and manufacturing environments. It may involve rotating equipment, pressurized systems, hot surfaces, elevated areas, and noise, with appropriate engineering controls and PPE. The role supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation and may require work outside regular hours, participation in an on-call rotation, and support for shutdowns, commissioning, production-impacting issues, or emergencies. This is a full-time position. CS Powertech offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a performance bonus package based on annual objective achievement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facility Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
1–3+ years of experience in mechanical utilities, industrial facilities, or a semiconductor, PV cell, electronics, pharmaceutical, battery, or other high-tech manufacturing environment is preferred.
Knowledge of industrial HVAC, chilled water, cooling towers, boilers, PCW, CDA, vacuum, exhaust, scrubbers, pumps, piping, and related mechanical systems.
Knowledge of pumps, fans, compressors, heat exchangers, valves, piping systems, pressure systems, and mechanical instrumentation.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, equipment specifications, control diagrams, and technical documentation.
Understanding of fluid flow, pressure, temperature, heat transfer, equipment capacity, and system resistance.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with applicable industrial safety requirements, mechanical codes, and facility operating practices.
Ability to analyze operating data and translate findings into practical equipment or system improvements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and production requirements and willingness to continuously learn and develop technical skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor, PV cell, electronics, pharmaceutical, battery, or other high-tech manufacturing facilities.
Experience with chillers, cooling towers, boilers, HVAC, MAU/RAU, CDA, vacuum, exhaust, scrubber, and PCW systems.
Experience with industrial pumps, fans, compressors, heat exchangers, and mechanical distribution systems.
Knowledge of BMS/FMCS/SCADA monitoring, trending, alarms, and equipment control systems.
Experience with equipment reliability, vibration monitoring, alignment, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance.
Familiarity with OSHA, ASME, NFPA, mechanical/building codes, and industrial safety requirements.
Experience with MOC, RCA, CAPA, commissioning, QA/QC, and system turnover.
Experience with mechanical testing, including pressure testing, flushing, balancing, functional testing, and performance verification.
Experience with energy efficiency, utility optimization, and cost-reduction projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and engineering/data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and technical support for the operation and maintenance of mechanical utility and facility systems supporting PV cell manufacturing.
Monitor and analyze utility and equipment parameters, alarms, consumption, capacity, production demand, and system conditions.
Provide technical guidance to Mechanical Technicians during operations, inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and system recovery.
Identify abnormal operating conditions, recommend corrective actions, and support response to utility interruptions and equipment failures.
Analyze system capacity, loading, redundancy, and demand to identify operational and reliability constraints.
Support system shutdown, startup, isolation, restoration, and production recovery activities.
Support mechanical system improvement, expansion, modification, capacity, energy-efficiency, and reliability projects.
Participate in design reviews, construction inspections, installation, testing, commissioning, system turnover, and production shutdown activities.
Review P&IDs, mechanical drawings, equipment layouts and specifications, control philosophies, vendor submittals, and system capacity.
Perform engineering evaluations and calculations and review equipment selections for suitability and operating requirements.
Coordinate technical matters with contractors, vendors, OEMs, project teams, Production, EHS, and other stakeholders.
Conduct field inspections and identify installation deficiencies, workmanship issues, punch-list items, and deviations from approved documents.
Support pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, balancing, functional testing, startup, commissioning, and performance verification.
Develop and improve preventive maintenance requirements and provide technical support for preventive and corrective maintenance.
Analyze equipment failures, recurring alarms, abnormal operating conditions, downtime, and maintenance history; perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Support equipment inspection, lubrication, alignment, vibration monitoring, filter replacement, belt inspection, and functional testing.
Recommend equipment overhaul, refurbishment, replacement, upgrades, and critical spare parts based on condition and reliability needs.
Support compliance with applicable safety requirements, codes, industry standards, and PVJC EHS requirements, including safe work practices and equipment safeguards.
Participate in risk assessments, Management of Change (MOC), incident investigations, emergency response, and corrective action activities.
Monitor and analyze energy and utility consumption; identify efficiency, conservation, and cost-reduction opportunities and verify savings after implementation.
Maintain technical records, drawings, equipment lists, procedures, maintenance history, operating data, and as-built documentation.
Prepare technical reports and analyze mechanical KPIs and operating trends to recommend improvements.
Coordinate contractor and vendor work; review proposals and service reports and verify work, testing, commissioning, and return-to-service activities.
Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and collaborate with facility, production, engineering, safety, and project teams.
Communicate abnormal conditions, reliability concerns, capacity limitations, and potential production impacts promptly to the Mechanical Supervisor.