Associate QA/QC Engineer

Qcells North America; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells North America is seeking an Associate QA/QC Engineer to conduct quality assurance and control for a defined portfolio of residential solar assets within QSS. The role focuses on day-to-day QA/QC reviews to ensure installations meet NEC, UL and company standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform audits, draft procedures, analyze metrics, and support continuous improvement initiatives while working in a largely remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Construction Management or related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 1–2 years in QA/QC, construction, or related technical roles; solar experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and performance data.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective cross-team communication and collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with UL, IBC, NEC standards; MS Office proficiency.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical and mechanical system designs for NEC, local codes, OEM requirements, and QA/QC standards.
• Perform quality audits on residential solar installations to verify design, code compliance, and standards.
• Ensure timely review of project queues in line with SLAs.
• Identify quality issues and collaborate with internal teams to resolve them.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Draft and update technical documents such as scopes of work and procedures.
• Track quality metrics and report trends to QA/QC Manager.
• Support process improvements and industry standards awareness.

Skills

Technical interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Detail oriented

MS Office

Aurora/Solargraf

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Aurora

Solargraf

Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Qcells Service Solutions(‘QSS’) is a residential solar asset operation and maintenance service company powered by Qcells. QSS set up a design standard and installation guide for EnFin TPO and provide a specialized Quality assurance review service. QSS monitors all assets proactively to resolve any issue, so that maximizes homeowner experience and capital investor’s value. We are seeking an Associate QA/QC Engineer to conduct quality assurance and quality control activities for a defined portfolio of residential solar assets. This role is responsible for owning day-to-day QA/QC reviews to ensure assets meet established operational, safety, and quality standards. This position focuses on operational ownership, working closely with cross-functional QSS team to maintain quality, resolve issues, and drive consistency across installations and asset performance.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical and mechanical system designs and installations to ensure compliance with NEC, local jurisdiction requirements, OEM requirements, and company QA/QC standards.
• Perform routine and targeted quality audits on residential solar installations to verify compliance with design specifications, code compliance, and company standards.
• Ensure timely review and completion of assigned project queues in alignment with established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Identify quality issues and collaborate with internal teams to resolve them effectively.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Draft, review, and update technical documents such as scopes of work, procedures, and best practices.
• Track, analyze, and communicate quality performance metrics, trends, and corrective actions to QA/QC Manager.
• Support QA/QC Manager in achieving departmental goals, including SLA adherence, review process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of industry standards and best practices relevant to residential solar.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Construction Management, or related field OR equivalent hands‑on experience; licensed electricians with solar experience will be considered.
• 1-2 years of experience in QA/QC, construction, or related technical roles; experience in solar is preferred (internships or field experience acceptable).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, system designs, and performance data to identify potential issues.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external partners.
• Detail‑oriented and highly self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes such as UL, IBC, and NEC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook).
• Proficiency in Aurora and/or Solargraf design tool
• Travel may be required up to 10%, depending on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• A background or familiarity with PV (photovoltaics) projects is a plus.
• Working knowledge of residential solar equipment, installation practices, and performance metrics.
• Experience working with financed solar assets or TPO portfolios.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world‑class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Mobility Standing 20% of time Sitting 70% of time Walking 10% of time Strength Pulling up to 10 Pounds Pushing up to 10 Pounds Carrying up to 10 Pounds Lifting up to 10 Pounds Dexterity(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) Typing F Handling F Reaching F Agility(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) Turning F Twisting F Bending O Crouching O Balancing N Climbing N Crawling N Kneeling N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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