Solar Module Reliability & Failure Analysis Lead

Qcell; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells in Cartersville, GA, seeks a leader for Reliability & Failure Analysis to guide the team ensuring long-term module reliability. The role owns test strategy, failure analysis lab, global field test bed programs, and degradation research to drive design and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in reliability or quality, with hands-on lab experience, data-driven analytics, and strong leadership across functions. Domestic and international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (Materials, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, etc.).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in reliability engineering, failure analysis, or quality roles.
• Reliability experience with solar modules or a comparable industry.
• Working knowledge of solar module reliability testing and applicable standards.
• Hands-on experience operating a failure analysis laboratory and performing failure analysis.
• Strong data-driven analytical, statistical, and root cause problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a technical team and manage cross-functional projects.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and operate the reliability test strategy for solar modules.
• Define, track, and report reliability KPIs.
• Benchmark competitor degradation and failure rates and develop response strategies.
• Verify the reliability of new technologies such as TOPCon and tandem.
• Set up, operate, and manage the failure analysis laboratory and its equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis of field returns and in-house failures.
• Build and maintain degradation and lifetime prediction models.
• Prepare and present detailed reliability reports to management and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Failure analysis

Team leadership

Data-driven analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field

Tools

Failure analysis lab

Job description

Qcells in Cartersville, GA, seeks a leader for Reliability & Failure Analysis to guide the team ensuring long-term module reliability. The role owns test strategy, failure analysis lab, global field test bed programs, and degradation research to drive design and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in reliability or quality, with hands-on lab experience, data-driven analytics, and strong leadership across functions. Domestic and international travel is expected.