Raw Material Lab Engineer: DOE-Driven Materials Testing

Canadian Solar Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a Raw Material Laboratory Engineer for its CS Power Systems division in the United States. The role focuses on advanced material research, testing, and data-driven technical recommendations to ensure material reliability.

The engineer will work with engineering, quality, process, reliability, and supplier quality teams to support material selection, supplier qualification, and product development within a high-impact renewable energy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related engineering field.
• Knowledge of material characterization, testing methods, and material performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical data analysis concepts.
• Ability to analyze technical data, identify trends, and develop engineering conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to independently manage laboratory testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute DOE to evaluate raw material performance, aging behavior, and process sensitivity.
• Plan and execute laboratory studies to evaluate material performance and reliability.
• Conduct root-cause investigations related to material performance deviations or failures.
• Develop technical conclusions and recommendations from experimental findings.
• Prepare technical reports, data summaries, and presentations for reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical analysis

Independent working

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a Raw Material Laboratory Engineer for its CS Power Systems division in the United States. The role focuses on advanced material research, testing, and data-driven technical recommendations to ensure material reliability.

The engineer will work with engineering, quality, process, reliability, and supplier quality teams to support material selection, supplier qualification, and product development within a high-impact renewable energy environment.