Raw Materials Lab Engineer – DOE & Data-Driven Research

Canadian Solar Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. seeks a Raw Material Laboratory Engineer (graduate student) to design and execute experiments on raw materials, analyze data, and communicate findings to stakeholders in Mandarin.

You will work closely with quality and reliability teams, supporting DOE studies, method development, and cross‑functional documentation in a controlled lab setting. The role emphasizes experimental design, data interpretation, and research‑driven testing rather than routine inspection, with

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field.
• Strong academic background in materials research, experimental methods, or applied statistics.
• Knowledge of DOE and statistical data analysis concepts.
• Ability to work independently on research tasks with technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute Design of Experiments to evaluate raw material performance, variability, and aging behavior.
• Must be able to effectively communicate to stake holders in Mandarin.
• Define experimental factors, responses, and controls based on research objectives and material science principles.
• Conduct root‑cause investigations for material performance deviations or failures.
• Perform advanced laboratory testing on raw materials under defined conditions.
• Support material characterization such as curing behavior, mechanical properties, thermal aging, and environmental exposure effects.
• Operate laboratory equipment under supervision and contribute to test method optimization.
• Analyze experimental data using statistical methods and DOE tools.
• Interpret results and translate data into technical conclusions and recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports, charts, and presentations for internal engineering and quality reviews.
• Assist in development, validation, and refinement of test methods and research protocols.
• Support correlation studies between laboratory results and production data.
• Contribute to standardization of experimental approaches across materials or suppliers.
• Conduct research activities in compliance with laboratory quality systems (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001).
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and data integrity for research experiments.
• Follow laboratory safety, risk assessment, and equipment usage requirements.
• Collaborate with raw material engineers, reliability engineers, and supplier quality teams.
• Support technical discussions with internal stakeholders or suppliers when needed.

Skills

DOE design of experiments

Statistical data analysis

Communicate to stakeholders in mandrin

Independent research

Education

Master’s or PhD in Materials Science or related field

Coursework in polymers/ materials science

Tools

Minitab

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Canadian Solar Inc. seeks a Raw Material Laboratory Engineer (graduate student) to design and execute experiments on raw materials, analyze data, and communicate findings to stakeholders in Mandarin.

You will work closely with quality and reliability teams, supporting DOE studies, method development, and cross‑functional documentation in a controlled lab setting. The role emphasizes experimental design, data interpretation, and research‑driven testing rather than routine inspection, with