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Quality Engineer – Contract

Toronto, Ontario
CA$95,000 - CA$120,000/annual
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Top Benefits

Health coverage
Retirement plans
Paid time off

About the role

Ready to Make a Real Impact? Join e-STORAGE! Who We Are Welcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.

With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we’re not just building products we’re powering communities and making a difference worldwide.

Position Title: Quality Engineer – Contract

Department: Quality

Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000

Reports To: Quality Manager

Location: Cardinal, Ontario

About Us: e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.

About the Role: e-Storage is looking for a contract Quality Engineer to support our Skyview project site, executing and monitoring all project quality work. The Project Quality Engineer is responsible for executing the Project’s Site-Specific Quality Plan (SSQP), tracking root cause analysis (RCA) of any quality issues, and communicating solutions developed and lessons learned. This individual serves as a point of contact for coordination with owner representatives, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, O&M service providers, and e-Storage team members. A strong dedication to achieving quality objectives, extensive experience in project quality execution, knowledge of the manufacturing, function, and O&M of inverters, transformers, or lithium-ion batteries, plus strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are highly valued. The ideal candidate can operate effectively under pressure and tight timelines.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the project Site-Specific Quality Plan (SSQP) and Inspection & Test Plan (ITP), ensuring alignment with client and contract requirements
  • Lead quality assurance activities across all project phases (planning through execution and closeout)
  • Manage non-conformances end-to-end, including NCR creation/review, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective/preventive actions
  • Plan and run quality audits and compliance checks for internal teams, contractors, and suppliers
  • Track quality issues and observations, document resolutions, and maintain clear reporting and records
  • Partner with Engineering, Project Execution, and O&M to resolve equipment issues and prevent performance/quality risks
  • Support Commercial, Procurement, and Legal on quality-related inputs as needed
  • Maintain and continuously improve the Project Quality Management System (PQMS), aligned to ISO standards
  • Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and applying them to future projects
  • Champion a “do it right the first time” quality culture focused on safety, accountability, and learning

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Educational background in Quality, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • At least 5 years' of quality experience, preferably in the renewable energy or automotive industry
  • Capable of conducting RCA and tracking its progress to completion and driving suppliers for temporary containment and permanent corrective actions
  • Knowledge of manufacturing, function and O&M of inverters, transformers, or lithium-ion battery products
  • Strong at developing/maintaining fruitful relationships and working effectively with global cross functional cross-cultural colleagues, customers, suppliers, and contractors on quality matters
  • Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong ownership mentality

What It’s Like to Work Here: At e-STORAGE, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a team that values your ideas, your background, and your unique perspective. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the secret to our success. Here, you’ll find:

  • Integrity: We do what’s right, always.
  • Innovation: We encourage fresh thinking and bold ideas.
  • Quality: We take pride in delivering excellence, every time.
  • Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver.
  • Sustainability: We’re passionate about protecting our planet for future generations.

e-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans. This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position. What It’s Like To Work Here At e-STORAGE, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a team that values your ideas, your background, and your unique perspective. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the secret to our success. Here, you’ll find:

  • Integrity: We do what’s right, always.
  • Innovation: We encourage fresh thinking and bold ideas.
  • Quality: We take pride in delivering excellence, every time.
  • Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver.
  • Sustainability: We’re passionate about protecting our planet for future generations.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Join a global leader in renewable energy, backed by over 23 years of Canadian Solar experience.
  • Work on projects that matter—helping to build a cleaner, greener world.
  • Thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where your growth is our priority.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Want to join here is what we are looking For

  • The right mix of education, experience, and skills for the role.
  • Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
  • A true commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability.

Your Rewards We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package—including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

#CSeSTORAGE

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
5001-10,000

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.