PV Reliability Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a PV Reliability Manager to drive ownership of reliability requirements, qualification strategy, and product acceptance criteria for solar modules. You will build and lead a reliability lab, develop test plans, and guide performance across the poly-to-module value chain.

You will supervise lab personnel, collaborate across functions and with external partners, and translate reliability learnings into practical design and process improvements that

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field.
• 10+ years of PV reliability, module qualification, or related experience.
• Hands-on expertise with PV module reliability testing and environmental methods.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 61215, IEC 61730, and related PV standards.
• Experience operating or developing a reliability lab and quality systems.
• Proficient with Excel and data-analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for PV module reliability and certification.
• Develop reliability test plans and acceptance criteria with external partners.
• Lead qualification planning for new products and manufacturing changes.
• Establish and improve the reliability lab, procedures, and data systems.
• Lead accelerated testing and fault investigations across environmental tests.
• Analyze results and prepare technical reports and risk assessments.
• Translate findings into design and manufacturing improvements.
• Provide technical leadership to lab staff and cross-functional teams.
• Support quality and manufacturing topics with rigorous investigations.
• Lead root-cause analysis with cross-functional partners.
• Turn test outcomes into actionable improvements across the value chain.

Skills

PV reliability testing

Statistical analysis

Excel

Technical writing

Lab operations

Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Materials Science/Physics/Chemistry

Tools

Minitab

JMP

DOE

FMEA/FMECA

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Requisition Number: 79443

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Role Purpose

The PV Reliability Manager will help Corning move from testing execution to ownership of reliability requirements, qualification strategy, and product acceptance criteria. By building a capable reliability laboratory and leading certification and reliability-improvement efforts, this role will reduce product risk, improve speed to qualification, strengthen product data packages, and help deliver durable, commercially released solar modules aligned to Corning’s product-delivery and technology-integration strategy.

Key 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.

Experiences/Education - Required

• 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.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Direct experience with IEC/UL 61215, IEC/UL 61730, UL 2703, UL 3703, Qualification Plus, and related PV module, mounting‑system, or component standards.
• Experience leading external laboratory audits, witness testing, production‑factory surveillance, certification‑body interactions, or technical reviews.
• Expertise in PV degradation mechanisms, accelerated stress testing, failure analysis, reliability modeling, and field‑performance evaluation.
• Experience with Minitab, JMP, DOE, FMEA/FMECA, statistical analysis, or reliability‑data modeling.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $140,696.00 - $193,457.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well‑being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• Our health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].