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Position Summary:

Department: Project Operations

Position: Quality Control Engineer (QCE)

Region: United States and Global

Location: United States

Reports to: Project Manager

(Client) provides technical due diligence and engineering services for solar and storage clients around the globe who are financial institutions, project developers, EPCs, IPPs, and PV power plant owners.

Job Description:

Working Responsibilities

1. Coordinate quality control projects with clients and specified factories:
   1. Travel to US, Canada and Mexico local factories for quality control efforts during solar PV production process.
   2. Manage production, sales, quality control, and related departments so as to ensure the timely completion of quality control projects
2. Perform and execute quality control efforts in a timely and successful manner
   1. Collect and review project documents prior to production, including: IQC, procedures, worker qualification, reports/records, etc.
   2. Manage pre-shipment inspection of solar PV products
   3. Ensure quality of all functions and related tests according to EN/IEC 61215 and other related industry standard while at factory visits
   4. Arrange independent testing with third-party testing centers as needed
   5. Draft and complete quality control reports in a timely manner
3. Complete engineering related projects
   1. Sourcing and supplier evaluation of solar related products and components
   2. Design related projects execution
   3. Maintain (Client)’s existing industry relationships, as well as establish new relationships with solar sector professionals
4. Support inverter/transformer/racking/storage quality control projects or engineering service projects in US
5. Back Office and Operations
   1. Support back office execution as needed and develop cross functional skills in finance, quality control and operations to support other colleagues’ initiatives
   2. Assist in ad-hoc projects as required by PO Department Head or Project Manager to support overall team goals
6. All of the above-mentioned tasks will involve interaction with international companies. Additional projects may be added by (Client), or on an ad-hoc basis for other tasks and assignments.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Technology or Engineering
• Two (2) year or above of professional work experience in a technical or quality function in the solar industry.
• Able to legally work in the US
• Able to travel internationally
• Able to work manufacturing factory production schedules (could include a weekend or holiday)

Technical and Language Skills:

• Effective communication (Mandarin is a plus);
• Mastery of Solar module and relevant technology;
• Mastery of quality control methodology and knowledge of relevant standards;
• Experience in invert/transformer/racking/storage is a plus
• Knowledge in electronics, electrical automation, power electronics, et is a plus
• Knowledge in structural parts fabrication process control and quality control, PV tracker manufacturing experience or process audit skills and quality system auditor is a plus
• Knowledge in quality control on lithium-ion battery production is a plus
• Experience in solar power plant testing or design is a plus.
• Solid and structured analytical, problem-solving and writing skills;
• Extremely diligent work ethic, high level of motivation and desire for results;
• Strong cross-cultural teamwork and communication skills; and
• Mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point and other similar programs

(Client) values taking ownership of the work and perform above and beyond, as such, we’re seeking a candidate with the following traits:

1. Ability to absorb information quickly
2. Detail Oriented
3. Organized
4. Patient
5. Flexible
6. Perpetual Optimist
7. Outstanding professional oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing and proofreading
8. Exceptional time management and project execution skills
9. Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable interacting with personnel of all levels

Desired Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: Negotiable