Solar Reliability Test Engineer - I-V & Method Validation

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Illuminate USA in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Reliability Laboratory Test Engineer to develop, validate, and continually improve reliability test methods for solar modules. You will lead I-V intercomparison programs, oversee standard modules, and ensure data drives engineering decisions.

This role works with Quality, Reliability leadership, and cross‑functional teams to implement ISO 17025 and IEC 61215/61730 requirements, document validation studies, and support audits with traceable records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in reliability testing or laboratory engineering preferred.
• Experience with ISO 17025 and IEC standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and improve reliability test methods for solar modules.
• Lead I-V intercomparison programs and maintain standard modules.
• Document test methods, validation studies, and MSA outcomes for audits.

Skills

Reliability testing

Data analysis

MSA

I-V testing

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Python

Job description

Illuminate USA in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Reliability Laboratory Test Engineer to develop, validate, and continually improve reliability test methods for solar modules. You will lead I-V intercomparison programs, oversee standard modules, and ensure data drives engineering decisions.

This role works with Quality, Reliability leadership, and cross‑functional teams to implement ISO 17025 and IEC 61215/61730 requirements, document validation studies, and support audits with traceable records.