Quality & Calibration Engineer – IQA Specialist

First Solar Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Calibration and IQA-focused professional to administer and improve the company’s ISO 9001–certified Quality Management System.

The role carries specific ownership of calibration and Incoming Quality Assurance processes across manufacturing and supplier interfaces. You will develop and maintain procedures, lead calibration systems for IMTE, support internal and external audits, ensure data integrity and traceability, and drive corrective actions to improve quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is highly preferred.
• 3–5 years of related quality experience or 3 years as an associate engineer.
• ASQ certifications desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and monitor the site Calibration and IQA per ISO 9001.
• Ensure measurement equipment is calibrated, labeled, controlled, and traceable.
• Provide routine reports and metrics on calibration system health and risk.
• Establish incoming inspection criteria, sampling plans, and acceptance standards.
• Advocate for measurement controls and data integrity to improve quality KPIs.
• Manage calibration and IQA audits and corrective actions.

Skills

Calibration principles

Metrology

Measurement uncertainty

Incoming Quality Assurance processes

Inspection plans & sampling methods

Material disposition

Engineering drawings interpretation

Data analysis

Communication skills

Multitask & corrective actions

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.)

3-5 years quality experience

Calibration/IQA Technician III at First Solar

ASQ certification (CQI, CQA, CQE, CCT)

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Calibration and IQA-focused professional to administer and improve the company’s ISO 9001–certified Quality Management System.

The role carries specific ownership of calibration and Incoming Quality Assurance processes across manufacturing and supplier interfaces. You will develop and maintain procedures, lead calibration systems for IMTE, support internal and external audits, ensure data integrity and traceability, and drive corrective actions to improve quality