Analysis Software, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Quality, Failure Analysis, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Materials Analysis, Materials Testing, Microsoft Excel, Minitab, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Schedule Development, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistics Software, Technical Writing, Test Lab, Testing, Writing Skills
Description
Title: Module Development Engineer
Location Cartersville, GA
SUMMARY
Hanwha Qcells designs, builds, and manages financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for the US energy market.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the module testing lab (MTL) schedule for testing, including informing all relevant parties of the status of their individual experiments and general timelines for completion.
- Create schedules for experiments giving any individual module assigned end times for each test within the sequence based on priority, climate chamber availability, and time remaining on the experiment.
- Maintain a full schedule of daily work and climate chamber availability for all test sequences.
- Ensure all tests are performed accurately to IEC standards, and troubleshoot any process issue that occur during testing.
- Coordinate the hire and management of all technicians within the lab.
- Manage and maintain experiment report Excel files, ensuring accurate data entry, version control, and organized archiving of all test results.
- Experience in material evaluation and qualification testing
- Failure analysis and process improvement
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in in a science/engineering discipline.
- 1-3 years of laboratory experience, preferably in a management capacity.
- Familiarity with solar module components and test procedures.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across global teams.
- Experience working within IEC standards and with certification bodies.
- Proficient in Excel or data analysis tools for result validation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for laboratory data management, including pivot tables, data validation, and automated reporting.
- Experience with Minitab or equivalent statistical software for data analysis.
- Knowledge of solar cell/module manufacturing processes and materials
Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.