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Quality Inspector

Become a Quality Inspector with Canadian Solar in Mesquite, Texas. Conduct inspections and audits of manufacturing processes and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards. Enjoy flexible work options and opportunities for growth in a sustainable energy company.
Canadian Solar
Canadian Solar
Mesquite, Texas, United States   On-site   Full Time  UTC-05:00

Canadian Solar

Company Overview

Canadian Solar Inc.

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

2001

Approximately 20,000 employees globally (source: prnewswire.com). Revenue data for 2023 is not specified.

What They Do

Canadian Solar focuses exclusively on solar photovoltaic technology, battery energy storage, and related systems, without involvement in wind, hydrogen, or grid infrastructure beyond solar integration (source: wikipedia.org). The company manufactures high-efficiency PV modules utilizing advanced 210mm and 182mm N-type TOPCon solar cells, achieving bifaciality up to 85%. Their flagship products include the TOPBiHiKu7 series, which has cumulatively shipped nearly 170 GW globally as of late 2025 (source: csisolar.com). Additionally, through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar provides utility-scale and residential battery storage solutions, having shipped over 16 GWh by September 30, 2025, with a substantial contracted backlog of $3.1 billion as of October 31, 2025 (source: prnewswire.com). Their target markets span residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale customers in over 160 countries, with a strong emphasis on the US, Canada, Europe, China, UK, South Africa, and Brazil (source: canadiansolar.com).

Projects & Track Record

Since entering project development in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 12 GWp of solar power projects and 6 GWh of battery energy storage projects worldwide, with a pipeline of 25 GWp solar and 81 GWh storage in various stages (source: prnewswire.com). Notable completed projects include the 32 MWp (23 MWac) Suffield solar facility in Southeast Alberta, Canada, which powers 7,400 households annually (source: wikipedia.org). In South Africa, Canadian Solar supplied 256 MW of modules for two utility-scale projects by SOLA Group, generating 580 GWh annually to power 40,000 households and significantly reducing CO2 emissions (source: wikipedia.org). Currently, the company operates 1.6 GWp solar projects with 6.5 GWp under construction or backlog and 20.9 GWp in pipeline, plus 1 GWh storage operating, 8.5 GWh backlog, and 54.3 GWh pipeline (source: prnewswire.com).

Recent Developments

In the last two years, Canadian Solar has made significant strides, including the opening of its new global headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario, on January 15, 2025, which consolidates various business units and reinforces its North American roots (source: prnewswire.com). On December 1, 2025, the company announced it would resume direct oversight of US manufacturing through CS PowerTech joint ventures, aiming to create thousands of US jobs and reshore supply chains (source: prnewswire.com). In June 2023, Canadian Solar planned a $250 million investment in a 5 GW factory in Mesquite, Texas, which is expected to employ up to 1,500 people and produce 20,000 panels daily (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, the company has partnered with SOLARCYCLE for US-wide module recycling, enhancing its sustainability efforts (source: solarcycle.us).

Working There

Canadian Solar offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including manufacturing, project development, energy storage, sales, engineering, supply chain, and corporate functions at its Kitchener headquarters (source: prnewswire.com). The company is actively hiring in Kitchener, Ontario, and Mesquite, Texas, where a new factory is expected to create up to 1,500 manufacturing jobs (source: prnewswire.com). The culture at Canadian Solar emphasizes innovation and collaboration, as highlighted by CEO Dr. Shawn Qu during the opening of the Kitchener HQ, which is designed to align the company's vision with its Canadian roots amid global growth (source: prnewswire.com). While specific benefits are not detailed in public disclosures, the company is committed to sustainability and publishes annual reports aligned with various standards, targeting 100% renewable energy for operations by 2030 (source: canadiansolar.com).

Contact


Last updated on 2025-12-26 | Report an issue

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.

The Quality Inspector is responsible for the performance of the material incoming inspection, line audit, finished goods inspection. The Quality Inspector will also ensure the correct quality performance reports, that tools and equipment are safe to use, He/she will perform any other duty in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. The Inspector will perform a range of duties supporting Technician, and shift staff to ensure profitable business operations.

Responsibilities

  • Conducting regular inspections and audits of manufacturing process, raw material, finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standard, drawing, specification and regulatory requirements.
  • Review EL image and make a pass/reject judgement. Check mechanical dimensions.
  • Check final assembly for finish, labelling, electric output and packaging methods.
  • Conduct cosmetic, labelling, functional inspection to finish goods and raw material.
  • Monitor and respond to daily inspection activities, maintain accurate quality records in computer system.
  • Communicate results and issues to staff, communicate with other department such as Production, Maintenance to take immediate containment actions.
  • Assist in the troubleshooting of issues related to machine, material, process, and operators.
  • Ensure compliance with product quality and standards, follow work instruction and procedures, ensures production meets schedules and delivery requirements.
  • Use and maintain quality control equipment and tools, ensuring they are calibrated and functioning properly.
  • Comply with team goals and objectives and foster positive staff relationships.
  • Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct
  • Support ISO 9001 activities and customer onsite inspection/audit
  • Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies.
  • Conduct other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Able to take continental shift.
  • Previous working experience in quality control or a related position within a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Understand of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and inspection methodologies, ability to read the drawings and specifications preferred.
  • Ability to use measurement tools, testing equipment.
  • Existing knowledge of ISO9001 standards, attention to quality and detail preferred.
  • Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
  • Computer literacy, experience with enterprise ERP system or other software and e-mail would be an asset.

Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to create an inclusive and accessible working environment. Upon individual request, Canadian Solar will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities

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August 8, 2025

Full Time

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January 2, 2026

On-site

Canadian Solar

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  •  Mesquite, Texas, United States

Entry-level with preference for previous experience in quality control

UTC-05:00

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