Canadian Solar is looking to ensure the quality and reliability of their solar cells, raw materials, and components by hiring a Quality Technician to execute inspections, conduct tests, document results, and support issue resolution within specialized quality control areas.
Requirements
- Skilled with tools/equipment specific to the assigned area (e.g., imagers for OQC).
- Basic understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and quality metrics (e.g., CPK, yield).
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, spec sheets, and industry standards (ISO 9001).
- Proficient in office software (e.g., MS Excel for data analysis, Word for documentation).
- Basic problem-solving abilities to identify defects or process deviations.
- Familiarity with the specific focus area (e.g., incoming inspections) is preferred.
- Quality management certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Technician) or specialized training (e.g., metrology, reliability testing) are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Executes inspections, conducts tests, documents results, and supports issue resolution within a designated focus area (e.g., Incoming Quality Control, Outgoing Quality Control, Reliability Testing, Metrology, or In-Process Quality Control).
- Inspect incoming raw materials (e.g., silicon wafers, chemicals) to ensure they meet purchase orders and quality standards.
- Perform final checks on finished product batches to confirm they meet customer and internal standards.
- Run tests on solar cells to check long-term performance and durability.
- Calibrate and maintain precision tools (e.g., EL/PL imagers, IV curve tracers).
- Conduct inline inspections using measuring instruments.
- Collect real-time process data and compare it to specifications.
Other
- Adhere to SOPs, safety protocols, regulatory requirements (ISO 9001), and the company’s quality/environmental policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (other department) to address quality concerns.
- Participate in training programs to stay updated on processes, standards, and new technologies.
- Perform other quality-related duties assigned by the Quality Manager and/or Supervisor to support organizational quality objectives.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
