Raw Materials Lab Engineer: DOE & Testing

Mesquite Modules Corporation; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, is seeking a Raw Material Laboratory Engineer to join our Quality Technical Lab. You will apply Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and material characterization to evaluate polymers, metals, coatings, and other manufacturing materials used in solar products.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Process, Reliability, and Supplier Quality teams to support material selection, supplier qualification, product development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of material characterization, experimental methods, laboratory testing, or 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 and engineering assignments while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to evaluate raw material performance, variability, aging behavior, and process sensitivity
• Plan and execute structured laboratory studies to evaluate material performance and reliability
• Conduct root-cause investigations related to material performance deviations, defects, or failures
• Develop technical conclusions and recommendations based on experimental findings
• Prepare technical reports, data summaries, charts, and presentations for Engineering, Quality, and management reviews
• Maintain accurate and traceable records of laboratory testing, analysis, and technical findings
• Develop, validate, refine, and standardize laboratory test methods and experimental protocols
• Support quality systems and documentation in line with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Technical writing and documentation

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail and data integrity

Independent lab testing management

Lab findings to engineering actions

Education

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

Tools

Minitab/JMP/Python/MATLAB

Job description

CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, is seeking a Raw Material Laboratory Engineer to join our Quality Technical Lab. You will apply Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and material characterization to evaluate polymers, metals, coatings, and other manufacturing materials used in solar products.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Process, Reliability, and Supplier Quality teams to support material selection, supplier qualification, product development,