Full-Time

Equipment Technician

Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar

51-200 employees

Designs, manufactures, and sells solar modules

No salary listed

Mesquite, TX, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (2)
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Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Manufacturing experience with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
  • Experience repairing manufacturing equipment and plant equipment
  • Hands-on experience with PLC/HMI, machine control and industrial robotics
  • Ability to interpret machine schematic, electrical and mechanical drawings
  • Good knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day shift or night shift
Responsibilities
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all production and facility equipment as directed
  • Troubleshoot and repair all manufacturing plant equipment
  • Repair and maintain all electrical and mechanical equipment in plant
  • Follow all maintenance procedures to ensure proper preventative and corrective maintenance practices
  • Ensure compliance with all internal and external plant policies and procedures
  • Ensure safety of all personnel in the Maintenance group meets company standards of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and those within Company Policy
  • Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies
  • Conduct other duties as required

Canadian Solar manufactures solar photovoltaic modules and manages large-scale solar energy projects for residential, commercial, and utility customers. These products work by converting sunlight into electricity using high-efficiency cell designs, while the company provides the necessary kits and maintenance services to keep these systems running. It distinguishes itself through a massive portfolio of over 1,500 patents and a top "bankability" rating, which signals to investors that its technology is a reliable financial bet compared to other manufacturers. The company's goal is to improve the performance of renewable energy by developing more efficient solar hardware and providing end-to-end support for power plant development.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Canada

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Mesquite Texas plant operational since 2024 with 5 GW capacity.
  • Delivered 15.7 GWp solar projects since 2010 worldwide.
  • Battery storage shipments reached 18 GWh with 15 GWh capacity.

What critics are saying

  • Chinese rivals JinkoSolar and LONGi hold 60% market share eroding margins.
  • U.S. tariffs raise Mesquite costs using Asian inputs in 2026.
  • Recurrent Energy pipeline faces 3-5 year U.S. permitting delays.

What makes Canadian Solar unique

  • Canadian Solar shipped 174 GW modules using N-type TOPCon cells.
  • Operates 20+ facilities across Asia and Americas with 51.8 GW capacity.
  • Recurrent Energy holds 24 GWp solar and 83 GWh storage pipeline.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation