Jobs in Pataskala, OH

About the role

Illuminate USA, located in the heart of Central Ohio, is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grown to over 1,600 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere. This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels, we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a Reliability Laboratory Test Engineer for our solar panel manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial), Physics, or a related technical field is required.
• Experience working under formal quality systems such as ISO 17025 and/or ISO 9001 is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of measurement principles, data acquisition, and test system behavior (e.g., I-V characterization, environmental testing, or mechanical testing).
• Familiarity with PV module standards (such as IEC 61215 and 61730) or willingness to rapidly learn and apply them.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required
• Ability to design and interpret basic statistical analyses for method validation, intercomparison, and MSA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field) or Science (Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline).
• Advanced degree is advantageous for consideration.
• At least 4 years of experience in laboratory testing, quality assurance, or reliability engineering.
• Strong familiarity with data acquisition systems, testing instrumentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Able to understand product drawings, material specifications, and manufacturing process flows.
• Knowledgeable in Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)