Process Engineer

Canadian Solar Inc. • Mesquite, TX

120d

About The Position

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry. Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in a relevant field, e.g. B. Eng. (Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent)
• Minimum 1-3 years experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer in a high-volume manufacturing environment, (with photovoltaic industry preferred)
• Knowledge and expertise with PLC, machine automation and controls, robotic assembly and machine operations preferred.
• Demonstrated success on manufacturing process improvement, capacity and standard time, product quality, machine OEE and efficiency improvement.
• Superior knowledge on manufacturing production line layout, machine operations, line balance, product quality and production output.
• Familiar with Standard Work, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement tools.
• Quality Control background; Data analysis, problem solving and root cause analysis skills preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Solidworks preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints (mechanical/electrical and part print).
• Strong presentation abilities with written communication and presentation abilities.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Must be self-directed and able to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work with product design teams to formulate a manufacturing process for the new product and support product ramp up.
• Oversee process design, production line layout, system integration and make sure the manufacturing process, capacity, capability meets business demand.
• Improve manufacturing process, equipment efficiency to boost productivity, product quality and manufacturing cost.
• Assume responsibility for new manufacturing process, equipment and methodology evaluation and adopting new manufacturing technology.
• Maintain and develop manufacturing work instructions, provide training to cross function team.
• Create Engineering Change Notices (ECN) as related to manufacturing process, quality, and product cost improvements.
• Participate in PFMEA / Control Plan creation.
• Support material supplier qualification, material inspection and testing when needed.
• Establish and maintain work standards for product costing and productivity measurement.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct.
• Support ISO 9001 activities.
• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies.
• Conduct other duties as required.

Benefits

• Flexible work options to support employees' well-being.
• Training programs and promotional opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees