Canadian Solar Inc.

Project Management, Manufacturing

Canadian Solar Inc.  •  Mesquite, TX (Onsite)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. 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. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.

Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Responsibilities include:

· Support the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of the 2GW solar module auxiliary materials manufacturing facility, including EVA film, J-Box, and solar ribbon production areas.

· Coordinate project activities across engineering, procurement, equipment suppliers, contractors, construction, manufacturing, EHS, quality, logistics, and corporate teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.

· Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and key activities; proactively identify schedule risks, delays, and dependencies and communicate them to the Project Manager.

· Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas and status updates, document meeting minutes, and track action items through completion to ensure accountability across internal and external stakeholders.

· Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, reports, equipment documentation, drawings, correspondence, meeting records, and other project-related materials in accordance with established document-control processes.

· Track the procurement, shipment, delivery, installation, and readiness of manufacturing equipment, materials, and critical project components, coordinating with suppliers, logistics teams, contractors, and site personnel.

· Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates, highlighting open issues, risks, decisions, and required follow-up actions to support timely and effective project execution.

· Promote effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders while supporting a fast-paced manufacturing plant construction and equipment installation environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and operational readiness..

· All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical or project experience may be considered.
  • 3–5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, construction coordination, manufacturing engineering, equipment installation, or a related field, preferably within industrial or manufacturing environments.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing plant construction, factory expansions, equipment installation, commissioning, or other industrial projects is strongly preferred; solar/PV manufacturing experience is a significant advantage.
  • Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track schedules and action items, identify project risks, and proactively escalate issues to the Project Manager.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate with engineers, contractors, equipment suppliers, management, executives, and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience working with international equipment suppliers, particularly Chinese manufacturers, and coordinating between U.S.-based contractors, engineering teams, and overseas suppliers is highly desirable. Strong English communication skills are required; Mandarin Chinese proficiency is strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on, proactive, and detail-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in both office and active construction/manufacturing environments. Must be comfortable walking the project site and understanding the progression from building readiness and utilities through equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, and production ramp-up..

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and operating office equipment
  • Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
  • Ability to lift and carry light office materials (up to 10–15 lbs), such as files or office supplies
  • Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
  • Ability to attend meetings and interact with employees, clients, and vendors

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Canadian Solar Inc.

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, inverters, and battery energy storage solutions and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 23 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 125 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers worldwide.

Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 10 GWp of solar power projects and 3.3 GWh of battery energy storage projects worldwide. Currently, the Company’s total solar project development pipeline was 26.3 GWp, 6.5 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 19.8 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline.

In addition, the Company has 600 MWh of battery energy storage projects in operation and a total battery energy storage project development pipeline of around 56 GWh, including approximately 4.3 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 51.6 GWh at advanced and early-stage development.

Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006.

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.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Guelph, CA
Year Founded
2001
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