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Illuminate USA · 3 hours ago

Product Development Engineer

Pataskala, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from their cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. The role involves developing next-generation solar modules to improve efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness, contributing to the advancement of renewable energy technologies.

ManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and improve high-efficiency solar modules for performance, reliability, and manufacturability

Evaluate and select materials for solar module components

Conduct material compatibility and durability testing to ensure long-term performance

Lead end-to-end certification projects for new and existing solar module products

Collaborate closely with R&D, Design, and Production teams to integrate compliance requirements into the product development lifecycle

Qualification

Solar PV technologyMaterials scienceProduct certificationsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus

3+ years of experience in solar product development, or a related field

Familiarity with solar module manufacturing processes and equipment

Strong understanding of photovoltaic principles, materials, and technologies

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred

Experience with advanced solar cell technologies

Knowledge of reliability testing and failure analysis for solar modules

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous opportunities for career growth

Company

Illuminate USA

Illuminate USA is a solar panel manufacturer.

Founded in 2023

Pataskala, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.illuminateusa.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (8)

2024 (5)

2022 (1)

2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Brittany Rogers, CPCC

Chief Human Resources and People Officer - CHRO | CPO

Nicholas Crandall, MBA, SHRM-SCP

Human Resources Business Partner

Recent News

PV-Tech

Illuminate USA to acquire US-made solar glass from Solarcycle

2025-08-13

Clean Technica

A Billion-Dollar Solar Industry Proof-Of-Life Is Coming To Tennessee

2025-08-13

Dayton Business Journal

Experts: Repealing clean energy investments could cost Ohio thousands of jobs, damage economy

2025-03-26

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