Process Technician

About the role

CS Power Systems is a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader in manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. We are on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity worldwide. This role is based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and reports to the Process Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Resolve efficiency, yield, productivity, cost, and reliability issues in the assigned process according to set standards and procedures.
• Provide failure analysis, containment, and corrective actions to keep production lines operational.
• Perform daily routine tasks as specified in the SOP, as assigned by supervisors or engineers, and as required by the cross-functional production team.
• Conduct process experiments to improve cell efficiency, process stability, yield, cost, and productivity. Gather experimental data, analyze results, and write and present summary reports.
• Maintain accurate records specified in the process/machine parameter checklist.
• Maintain, analyze, and improve statistical process control (SPC) charts. Perform actions and adjustments to recover the process according to the OCAP in a timely manner.
• Gather 5M data, analyze, write, and present reports to communicate production line issues.
• Participate in equipment maintenance and shutdown activities, recovering machines and processes back into operation promptly. Write PM reports.
• Attend daily process meetings to communicate issues to engineers, team leaders, and supervisors, and provide detailed handover information to the next shift.
• Complete trainings to improve technical and problem-solving skills.
• Perform other activities and tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, material science, microelectronics, or a related field.
• Preferred 1-2 years of experience in the solar cell industry or related manufacturing industry. Fresh graduates are qualified for entry-level positions.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with process engineering, production, and quality systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of process operational activities.
• Able to work overtime, off-shift, or extended hours to support 24/7 production requirements, including scheduled or unscheduled process and equipment recovery.

Skills

• Responsible, able to complete tasks independently and on time.
• Organizational and self-leadership skills.