Materials Test Engineer — DOE, Reliability & Analytics

NextGenEnergyJobs; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a materials science professional to apply DOE to real-world material challenges and perform rigorous testing and analysis.

You will drive interpretation of results to influence material selection, supplier qualification, and product reliability in a manufacturing setting. The role involves developing test methods, supporting ISO-based quality systems, and communicating technical findings with cross-functional teams to enable continuous improvements in durability

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field.
• Hands-on laboratory or industrial material testing experience.
• Experience with statistical or DOE software such as Minitab, JMP, Python, or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with material testing standards, including ASTM, ISO, and IEC.
• Experience with polymers, sealants, coatings, glass, metals, or other raw materials used in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting material qualification, supplier evaluation, reliability testing, or root-cause investigations.
• Experience working within an ISO-controlled laboratory or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of experimental design, data integrity, and technical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Apply Design of Experiments (DOE) and engineering methodologies to real-world material engineering challenges.
• Perform material characterization, testing, statistical analysis, and technical interpretation.
• Apply engineering findings to support material selection, supplier qualification, manufacturing performance, and product reliability.
• Develop and implement test methods to evaluate material performance, durability, and reliability.
• Provide technical recommendations based on laboratory data and engineering analysis.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions related to raw material performance.
• Contribute to laboratory quality systems, testing procedures, engineering standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Communication

Laboratory testing

Statistical analysis

Education

Master’s or PhD in Materials Science or related field

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a materials science professional to apply DOE to real-world material challenges and perform rigorous testing and analysis.

You will drive interpretation of results to influence material selection, supplier qualification, and product reliability in a manufacturing setting. The role involves developing test methods, supporting ISO-based quality systems, and communicating technical findings with cross-functional teams to enable continuous improvements in durability