US Modules · 20 hours ago
Test Engineer
College Station, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expUS Modules is a company focused on solar manufacturing, and they are seeking a Test Engineer to develop and improve test processes for solar module testing equipment. The role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance product quality and performance through rigorous testing and troubleshooting of equipment.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Hiring Manager
Carl Beer PCQI
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain test procedures, protocols, and documentation for solar module manufacturing testing equipment that ensures accurate and thorough evaluation of the product performance to company and industry standards
Conduct functional, performance, reliability, and validation testing with manual and automated systems on solar products in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Troubleshoot product and test equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with cross functional teams
Define and drive control plans, FMEAs and OCAPs for the various test equipment and processes to ensure zero factory escapes of non-conforming products
Analyze test data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Ensure test equipment control plans are clearly defined with proper calibration, monitoring, SPC, standards and other tools and processes
Support new equipment installation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and validation for robotic and automated production lines
Optimize test stations, fixtures, and instrumentation to improve accuracy, throughput, and reliability
Ensure proper tools/hardware, processes and training in place to allow for safe operation of all test equipment
Work with engineering teams to define test requirements for new processes, materials or product changes
Perform debugging on robotic systems, sensors, PLCs, vision systems, and electrical control panels
Coordinate with equipment manufacturers during equipment acceptance testing (FAT/SAT)
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and internal quality systems
Maintain test records, calibration logs, and equipment documentation
Provide technical training and guidance to technicians, engineers and operators on test procedures and equipment usage
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related Engineering/physical science field
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Test Engineer in robotics, automation, solar manufacturing, semiconductor, or comparable high tech manufacturing environments
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for electrical, mechanical, and software related failures
Experience developing and executing test procedures, data capture, and analysis
Proficiency with test and measurement
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and equipment validation
Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
Preferred
Experience in solar module manufacturing or related energy/semiconductor industries
Familiarity with MES/ERP systems and data collection tools
Working knowledge of programming or scripting for automation or data analysis (Python, LabVIEW, PLC logic, etc.)
Experience with DOE, FMEA, SPC, and other engineering best practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Understanding of automated manufacturing and robotics
Detail oriented with excellent documentation skills
Effective communication and Cross functional collaboration
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Continuous improvement mindset
Benefits
Robust benefits
Paid time off
Growth opportunities
Company
US Modules
At US Modules, we are proudly made in the United States of America! At US Modules, we are more than just a manufacturer and distributor; we are innovators and leaders in the solar energy industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase