Canadian Solar (North America)

Sr. Engineer II, Quality

Indiana, US

In-personFull time roleSenior Level

About 16 hours ago

About the Job

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.

Company Summary:

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is a vertically integrated manufacturer of solar cells, modules and custom‐designed solar power applications. Canadian Solar’s world‐class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs. Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar is one of the world’s fastest‐growing companies in the solar industry and has been listed on the NASDAQ since November 2006.

Job Title: Sr. Quality Engineer II

Department: Manufacturing

Reports to: Quality Engineer Manager

Job Description: The Sr. Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves developing and implementing quality assurance procedures, conducting inspections and tests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement. Assist Quality Manager in developing colleagues, writing SOPs, and improving operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Quality Assurance:
    • Develop and implement quality assurance policies, procedures, and standards.
    • Conduct regular inspections and testing of products and processes to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
    • Review and analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
    • Monitor and ensure compliances for in-process setting and requirement.
    • Ensure outgoing product meets the specification requirements
    • ISO ownership. To ensure all documentation in-place.
  • Process Improvement:
    • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop and implement process improvements aimed at enhancing product quality and efficiency.
    • Use quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Conduct root cause analysis of quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Documentation and Reporting:
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of quality assurance activities, including inspection reports, test results, and process changes.
    • Prepare and present detailed reports on quality performance, trends, and improvement initiatives.
    • Ensure that all quality-related documentation complies with industry regulations and standards.
  • Supplier Quality Management:
    • Evaluate and monitor the quality of materials and components provided by suppliers.
    • Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
    • Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement improvements.
  • Compliance and Regulatory Requirements:
    • Ensure that products and processes comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
    • Stay updated on changes to regulations and standards affecting quality assurance practices.
    • Prepare and facilitate regulatory audits and inspections as required.
  • Training and Support:
    • Provide training and guidance to production staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
    • Support the development and implementation of quality training programs.
    • Assist in the resolution of quality-related issues and provide technical support to teams.
  • Quality Control:
    • Develop and maintain quality control plans and procedures.
    • Oversee the calibration and maintenance of quality control equipment.
    • Ensure that quality control measures are effectively integrated into production processes.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Material Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field; master’s preferred.
  • 8+ experience in quality engineering or a similar role within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Strong understanding of SPC, 8D, Root Causes Analysis, quality assurance methodologies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proficiency in quality tools and techniques (e.g., root cause analysis, statistical analysis, FMEA).
  • Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma).
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Certification in quality engineering (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer).
  • Experience with advanced quality management systems and tools.
  • Experience in Solar cell quality and reliability is a plus.
  • Knowledge of specific industry standards and regulations relevant to the organization.
  • Proficiency in both English and Mandarin is a plus.
  • Ability to adapt to changing technologies and industry trends.
  • Willingness to continuously learn and update skills.
  • Ability to lead project team or cross functional team.

Working Conditions:

  • Standard office environment with frequent visits to the manufacturing floor or production areas.
  • May require occasional travel to supplier facilities or other company locations.
  • May involve working with various types of equipment and exposure to production environments.

Compensation and Benefits:

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days. This is a full-time position.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

About the Company

Canadian Solar (North America) Logo

Canadian Solar (North America)

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

5000 +

Founded in 2001 in Ontario Canada, Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is as a global energy provider with successful business subsidiaries in 20 countries & regions on 6 continents. Canadian Solar is both a leading manufacturer of solar PV modules and a provider of solar energy solutions, with over 14,000 employees globally. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, China, Brazil and South East Asian countries, Canadian Solar now has module manufacturing capacity and has delivered more than 55 GW of premium quality solar modules to customers in over 150 countries in the past 20 years. Canadian Solar has solar power projects globally and solar power plants that are in commercial operation, with a resale value of US$1.2 billion. In addition, Canadian Solar has a geographically diversified utility-scale solar power project pipeline around 10 GWp, with projects being developed in the U.S., Japan, Latin America,Australia, EMEA, South East Asia, India and China. Of the total project pipeline, 2.9 GWp of projects are at late-stage development and have secured energy offtake agreements. In 2018, Canadian Solar achieved a revenue of US$3.74 billion, Meanwhile, Canadian Solar was listed as the Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Tier 1 Module Manufacturer in terms of bankability for Q4 2018, and was named as Top 3 Global Utility-scale Solar PV Project Developer for 2017 by GTM Research. Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/. Canadian Solar is making the difference by delivering more clean, safe and affordable solar energy to the world.

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