Materials Lab Engineer: DOE & Reliability Testing

Canadian Solar; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar CS Power Systems is seeking a Raw Material Laboratory Engineer to advance material research, testing, and characterization. You will work with Engineering, Quality, Process, and Supplier Quality teams to support material selection, product reliability, and root-cause investigations.

The role emphasizes DOE execution, data analysis, and development of robust testing methodologies to improve accuracy, repeatability, and data quality across polymers, metals, seals, and coatings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to evaluate raw material performance, variability, aging behavior, and process sensitivity.
• Plan and conduct structured laboratory studies to evaluate material performance and reliability.
• Perform material testing and characterization of raw materials (polymers, sealants, metals, glass, coatings).
• Analyze data using statistical methods and DOE tools to identify trends and correlations.
• Develop and standardize lab test methods and protocols; support supplier qualification and root-cause investigations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Polymer Science

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Canadian Solar CS Power Systems is seeking a Raw Material Laboratory Engineer to advance material research, testing, and characterization. You will work with Engineering, Quality, Process, and Supplier Quality teams to support material selection, product reliability, and root-cause investigations.

The role emphasizes DOE execution, data analysis, and development of robust testing methodologies to improve accuracy, repeatability, and data quality across polymers, metals, seals, and coatings.