Control Engineer

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.

ControlEngineers are responsible for ensuring thatplants create the best products possible in the most efficient manner. They are highly analytical and use these skills to examine and improve processes in order to increase productivity. At the same time, they are responsible for ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained. As they perform these functions, controls engineers must also be able to work with other departments and external parties to createand implement processes to increase the plant’s efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Thesuccessful candidate's responsibilities will include:

• Manage and maintainmachine operation,maintenance procedures, develop preventative maintenanceprogram

• Work with maintenance technicians totroubleshoot and recover all major machine breakdowns

• Ensure continuousreduction of overall plant downtime using available resources

• Completework assignments within budget, manpower and timing constraints

• Ensure compliance with all internal and external plant policies and procedures

• Ensuresafety of all personnel in the Maintenance group meets company standardsof the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and those within Company Policy

• Work with other department for all safety and quality concern investigations to develop proper corrective actions

• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rulesand policies

• Conduct otherduties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering preferred

• Knowledge of algorithmdesign and programming logic

• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA) methodologies

• Minimum 3 yearsexperience working with automation, control, and monitoring systems and software

• Ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical systems and electrical equipment

• Understanding of standardoperating procedures, engineering documentation, and electrical diagrams

• Hands-on experiencewith PLC/HMI, machine control and industrial robotics

• Technical proficiency in some software applications

• Ability to interpret machine schematic, electrical and mechanical drawings

• Knowledge of algorithm design and programming logic

Note:

Compensation and Benefits:

Canadian Solaroffers 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.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Schematics
• PLC Programming Experience
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CAD Software (AutoCAD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• HMI