Mechanical Engineer - HVAC Systems

Canadian Solar Inc.•Jeffersonville, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer provides engineering and technical support for mechanical utility and facility systems serving PV cell manufacturing. The role supports safe, reliable, efficient, and continuous operation through system monitoring, troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance support, reliability improvement, engineering analysis, system modifications, project execution, commissioning, and technical documentation. The Engineer works closely with Mechanical Technicians, Production, Equipment Engineering, EHS, Electrical, Gas & Chemical, WWTP & UPW, Facility Engineering, Project and Construction teams, contractors, and equipment vendors. Systems supported include chillers, cooling towers, chilled and process cooling water, boilers, hot water, HVAC, MAU/RAU, ventilation, exhaust and scrubbers, CDA, vacuum systems, pumps, piping, valves, heat exchangers, and associated mechanical equipment. The position also supports energy and utility optimization, safety and regulatory compliance, contractor and vendor coordination, and technical development of the mechanical team. Work takes place in office and industrial settings, including mechanical utility areas, boiler and chiller areas, rooftops, cleanrooms, and manufacturing environments. The role supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation and may require work outside regular hours, including participation in an on-call rotation.

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.

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 applicable OSHA, ASME, NFPA, mechanical/building codes, and industrial safety requirements.
Experience with MOC, RCA, CAPA, commissioning, QA/QC, and system turnover.
Experience with 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 or data-analysis tools.
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and production requirements.
Willingness to continuously learn and develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and technical support for operation and maintenance of mechanical utility and facility systems used in PV cell manufacturing.
Support mechanical systems and equipment including chillers, cooling towers, chilled water, PCW, boilers, HVAC, MAU/RAU, ventilation, exhaust, scrubbers, CDA, vacuum systems, pumps, piping, valves, and heat exchangers.
Monitor operating parameters, equipment status, alarms, utility consumption, system capacity, and production demand; analyze trends and identify abnormal conditions.
Provide technical guidance to Mechanical Technicians during operation, inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and system recovery.
Support response to utility interruptions, equipment failures, and other production-impacting conditions, including shutdown, startup, isolation, restoration, and production recovery.
Analyze system capacity, equipment loading, redundancy, and production demand to identify operational or reliability constraints.
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, piping arrangements, specifications, control philosophy, vendor submittals, and equipment selections.
Perform engineering evaluations and calculations to verify equipment and system capacity against current and future production requirements.
Conduct field inspections, identify installation deficiencies and deviations, and support testing, balancing, 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 readings, downtime, and maintenance history; perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Support equipment inspections and maintenance activities such as lubrication, alignment, vibration monitoring, filter replacement, belt inspection, and functional testing.
Identify critical spare parts and recommend equipment overhaul, refurbishment, replacement, or upgrades.
Support safe mechanical operations in accordance with applicable safety requirements, codes, standards, and PVJC EHS practices.
Support LOTO, confined space, line-breaking, hot work, work-at-height, permit-to-work, PPE, risk assessments, MOC, incident investigations, and emergency response activities.
Support inspection and maintenance requirements for boilers, air receivers, pressure systems, safety devices, guards, emergency stops, alarms, and interlocks.
Monitor and analyze electricity, natural gas, compressed air, chilled water, cooling water, heating, and other mechanical utility consumption.
Identify and support energy-efficiency and utility-cost reduction opportunities, and verify performance improvements after implementation.
Maintain technical records, drawings, equipment lists, operating procedures, maintenance histories, reports, KPIs, and documentation for system modifications.
Coordinate with contractors, vendors, OEMs, service providers, and suppliers; review proposals and reports, monitor work, verify completed work, and address deficiencies.
Provide technical guidance and training to Technicians and support team competency through procedures, troubleshooting guides, training, and lessons learned.
Collaborate with production and facility stakeholders, promptly communicating abnormal conditions, reliability concerns, capacity limitations, and potential production impacts.