Module Test Lab Engineer

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells North America is seeking a Module Test Lab Engineer to oversee the Module Testing Lab (MTL) in White, GA, coordinating workflows and schedules to ensure IEC testing runs smoothly.

The role focuses on managing testing schedules, quality control of IEC-standard tests, and training and hiring technicians for the lab. Collaboration with global teams is essential for timely results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in science/engineering field required.
• 3+ years of laboratory experience, preferably in a management capacity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across global teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for lab data management (pivot tables, data validation, automated reporting).
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Driven team player focused on achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the module testing lab (MTL) schedule for testing and inform stakeholders of status and timelines.
• Create detailed schedules for experiments with end times based on priority, climate chamber availability, and time remaining on tests.
• Maintain a full daily work schedule and climate chamber availability for all test sequences.
• Ensure tests are performed to IEC standards and troubleshoot process issues in testing.
• Coordinate the hire and management of all technicians within the lab.
• Manage and archive experiment report Excel files with version control and data integrity.
• Experience in material evaluation and qualification testing.
• Conduct failure analysis and drive process improvement.

Skills

Lab management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in science/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Minitab

Job description

Summary

The Module Test Lab Engineer will oversee the Module Testing Lab (MTL) and coordinate all laboratory workflows to ensure smooth operation for testing. This role will focus on management of testing schedules, ensuring quality control of all IEC standardized testing, as well as training and hiring of technicians.

Description

Title: Module Test Lab Engineer

Location: White, GA, USA

Job Family / Function: Engineering

Employment Type: Regular

Reporting Line: Team Leader

The Module Test Lab Engineer will oversee the Module Testing Lab (MTL) and coordinate all laboratory workflows to ensure smooth operation for testing. This role will focus on management of testing schedules, ensuring quality control of all IEC standardized testing, as well as training and hiring of technicians.

Responsibilities

• Manage the module testing lab (MTL) schedule for testing, including informing all relevant parties of the status of their individual experiments and general timelines for completion.
• Create schedules for experiments giving any individual module assigned end times for each test within the sequence based on priority, climate chamber availability, and time remaining on the experiment.
• Maintain a full schedule of daily work and climate chamber availability for all test sequences.
• Ensure all tests are performed accurately to IEC standards, and troubleshoot any process issue that occur during testing.
• Coordinate the hire and management of all technicians within the lab.
• Manage and maintain experiment report Excel files, ensuring accurate data entry, version control, and organized archiving of all test results.
• Experience in material evaluation and qualification testing
• Failure analysis and process improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science/engineering discipline
• 3+ years of laboratory experience, preferably in a management capacity
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across global teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for laboratory data management, including pivot tables, data validation, and automated reporting.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Driven team player focused on achieving goals

Preferred Skills And Competencies

• Knowledge of solar cell/module manufacturing processes and materials
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience working within IEC standards and with certification bodies.
• Experience with Minitab or equivalent statistical software for data analysis.
• Manufacturing standard certifications (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc…)