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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