Materials Lab Engineer - DOE-Driven Research & Testing

Canadian Solar; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, seeks a Raw Material Laboratory Engineer to drive material research, testing, and data-driven recommendations. You will work with Engineering, Quality, Process, Reliability, and Supplier Quality teams to support material selection and product reliability.

The role focuses on DOE design, material characterization, and rigorous data analysis to improve testing methods and standards in a ISO-aligned lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of material characterization, experimental methods, laboratory testing, or material performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical data analysis concepts.
• Ability to analyze technical data, identify trends, and develop engineering conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to independently manage laboratory testing and engineering assignments while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute DOE to evaluate raw material performance, variability, aging behavior, and process sensitivity.
• Define experimental factors, responses, controls, and acceptance criteria based on engineering objectives.
• Plan and execute structured laboratory studies to evaluate material performance and reliability.
• Conduct root-cause investigations related to material performance deviations, defects, or failures.
• Develop technical conclusions and recommendations based on experimental findings.
• Prepare technical reports, data summaries, charts, and presentations for reviews.

Skills

DOE knowledge

Statistical analysis

Lab testing

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Material characterization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

PhD preferred

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Python

MATLAB

Job description

CS Power Systems, a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, seeks a Raw Material Laboratory Engineer to drive material research, testing, and data-driven recommendations. You will work with Engineering, Quality, Process, Reliability, and Supplier Quality teams to support material selection and product reliability.

The role focuses on DOE design, material characterization, and rigorous data analysis to improve testing methods and standards in a ISO-aligned lab environment.