Canadian Solar Inc. · 11 hours ago
IT Engineer
Jeffersonville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCanadian Solar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of solar panels and energy solutions, committed to sustainability and employee growth. The IT Engineer will be responsible for managing IT operations, supporting projects, and ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems within the manufacturing environment.
EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Implement and help support IT strategies and policies that align with company objectives, including system upgrades, installations, and migrations
Support and sometimes lead IT projects, participating in helping hire and train more junior personnel to ensure effective IT service delivery and project execution
Responsible for IT service delivery management and user support at the manufacturing site, ensuring smooth operations across the American factory
Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures to protect company data and systems
Negotiate and manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers to ensure cost-effective and efficient procurement of IT solutions and services
Support the digital factory initiatives for new workshops, production lines, or technical innovation projects. This includes end-user support in both office and workshop environments, such as software/hardware installation, system integration and troubleshooting
Manage the day-to-day IT operations at the site, including data maintenance, user permission management, and troubleshooting of computer issues, printers, and scanners
Support production and engineering team to address related process issues for continues improvement. Work with engineering team to clarify the process changes and identify the impact on MES or related systems
Monitor the workshop network, dashboards, and servers, ensuring timely troubleshooting and resolution of any exceptions
Help oversee installation, debugging, and exception handling of industrial software used in the workshop, such as Bartender, RFID systems, and image processing software
Contribute to training for workshop users, organize SOPs and Q&A materials, and assist in the management of workshop IT assets
Participate in the planning, documentation, and deployment of new IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT projects with operational goals
Assist Corporate IT in equipment docking tasks, including information gathering, vendor and business communication, network connection debugging, and deployment activities
Align with Corporate IT management policies, gather IT needs from business departments, and provide feedback to Corporate IT
Qualification
Required
BS in Computer Science, MIS, Information Technology, or a related field
3+ years of corporate IT experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing plant environment
Proficiency in multi-server network environments (Microsoft/Linux), LAN/WAN, Fiber optic and Cisco networking, database, SQL, VMware Vsphere/Microsoft HyperV and Thin client multi-user applications
Strong communication abilities, exceptional analytical skills, and adaptability to handle work pressure and provide excellent service
Fluent in both Chinese and English is must, suitable for use as working languages
Requires working under tight schedule to support 24/7 production operations
Based at the manufacturing site, with occasional travel to support the other sites
Preferred
A Master's degree is preferred
Experience in manufacturing/quality/warehousing/logistics IT projects (e.g., SAP, MES, QMS and WMS) is preferred
Familiarity with the manufacturing processes and engineering in industries like PV solar and electronics
Experience with ITIL and ITSM frameworks, along with large-scale enterprise IT outsourcing service management
Knowledge of industry-specific IT requirements and regulations is a plus
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical/life/disability program
PTO and sick days
Company
Canadian Solar Inc.
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2023 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.08BKey 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
Colin Parkin
President
George Kuo
Sr. Director of Products & Solutions, Product Management
Recent News
2026-01-16
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