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Canadian Solar Inc. · 15 hours ago

Equipment Engineer

Jeffersonville, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

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

H1B Sponsor Likely

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