Process Technician

About the role

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. This Process Technician role reports to the Process Engineer and is responsible for maintaining and improving process and production line KPIs such as efficiency, yield, cost, productivity, and reliability of products. The role involves conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing engineering data, and resolving production issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana

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/engineers, or 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/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 any 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.
• Responsible, able to complete tasks independently and on time, with strong organizational and self-leadership skills.
• 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, scheduled/unscheduled process and equipment recovery, or other situations deemed necessary by the supervisor.