PV Reliability Lead — Lab & Qualification Strategy

Corning, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 141,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses and long-term Incentiv

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off and EAP

Job summary

Corning, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a PV Reliability Manager to advance qualification strategy, reliability laboratory development, and product data packages for solar modules.

You will lead cross-functional teams, define test plans, and drive root-cause analysis to reduce risk and accelerate qualification. The role requires a Master’s in Engineering and 10+ years in PV reliability, with IEC standards knowledge; strong writing, data analysis, and Excel skills are essential; this is a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or another relevant technical/scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in photovoltaic reliability, module qualification, certification, laboratory operations, product engineering, quality engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise with photovoltaic module reliability testing and environmental test methods.
• Strong working knowledge of IEC 61215, IEC 61730, and related PV module qualification, safety, and certification standards.
• Experience operating, developing, improving, or commissioning a reliability, quality, or environmental-test laboratory.
• Experience with laboratory-quality systems, controlled procedures, calibration/verification programs, equipment maintenance, and traceable technical records.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, data-analysis, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and statistical/problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the business’ technical expert for PV module reliability, qualification, certification, and reliability-laboratory development, supporting delivery of qualified current and next-generation solar products.
• Partner across Corning and with external partners to develop and execute reliability test plans, and product acceptance criteria. Leverage Corning Reliability’s expertise in glass, mechanical, and related material-performance testing while owning module-level reliability integration within MAP.
• Lead qualification and certification planning for new products, product changes, materials, suppliers, and manufacturing changes; coordinate technical engagement with external test laboratories, certification bodies, and key industry partners.
• Establish and continuously improve Corning’s reliability lab in alignment with Corning’s product-delivery plans, including equipment and capability planning, test methods, operating procedures, calibration and verification systems, safety, laboratory quality practices, and data-management systems.
• Lead or direct module-level accelerated testing, reliability evaluations, and failure investigations—including environmental, performance, safety, and durability testing to identify degradation mechanisms, product risks, and near-limit conditions.
• Analyze and communicate reliability results through technical reports, risk assessments, product-readiness recommendations, and certification data packages that support product release, customer needs, and compliance requirements.
• Translate reliability learning into practical improvements in module design, materials, specifications, supplier requirements, manufacturing controls, and product quality architecture across the poly-to-module value chain.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to lab personnel and cross‑functional teams, while helping build scalable internal reliability capability and standard work.
• Support production quality, engineering and operations as required to address quality and reliability topics which may include technically rigorous investigations for product failures, field-return issues, near-limit results, supplier concerns, and process excursions.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and structured problem solving with, Quality, Materials, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Corning’s Technology Community, suppliers, and external partners.
• Translate test outcomes into actionable improvements to module design, materials, specifications, manufacturing controls, supplier requirements, and product architecture.

Skills

PV reliability testing

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

DOE

FMEA/FMECA

Job description

Corning, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a PV Reliability Manager to advance qualification strategy, reliability laboratory development, and product data packages for solar modules.

You will lead cross-functional teams, define test plans, and drive root-cause analysis to reduce risk and accelerate qualification. The role requires a Master’s in Engineering and 10+ years in PV reliability, with IEC standards knowledge; strong writing, data analysis, and Excel skills are essential; this is a