Product Lab Engineer

Corning•Phoenix, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, with technologies that push the boundaries of what's possible. The Solar business unit delivers industry-leading, U.S.-made solar components, including hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules. This role is crucial for advancing critical U.S. supply chains and ensuring quality and reliability for customers. The Product Lab Engineer will lead the technical operation of a photovoltaic module reliability laboratory, supporting product quality, certification compliance, and product risk assessment through testing, data analysis, and continuous improvement of lab systems and methods. This is an opportunity for someone with a strong technical background in reliability, quality, or lab testing who enjoys cross-team problem-solving and improving product performance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or other relevant technical/scientific discipline
Minimum 3–5+ years of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, quality, product engineering, or reliability-related technical role
Experience working with IEC and ISO standards, audits, certifications, or compliance systems
Ability to interpret technical test data and connect findings to product quality or process risk
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capability
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a lab/manufacturing environment, including standing for extended periods and occasional team lifting/handling of modules or fixtures

Nice To Haves

5–7 years of relevant experience
Experience in photovoltaic / solar module reliability testing, module manufacturing, or module qualification
Experience in related industries such as semiconductor, materials, electronics, or advanced manufacturing
Experience with environmental chambers, reliability test equipment, and lab troubleshooting
Familiarity with standards such as IEC 61215, IEC 61730, ISO 17025, or similar quality/lab frameworks
Experience managing calibration systems, controlled standards, or reference samples
Experience using structured problem solving, statistical analysis, DOE, Minitab, or JMP
Mandarin or written Chinese language capability

Responsibilities

Provide technical ownership of the reliability lab and support safe, efficient, and compliant operations
Develop test plans and recommend appropriate methods for product qualification, process changes, supplier issues, and failure investigations
Perform or oversee reliability testing using environmental chambers and related lab equipment
Analyze test results and identify product or process risks, including trends and near-limit conditions
Prepare clear technical reports, summaries, and recommendations for cross-functional teams
Maintain lab procedures, protocols, records, and reference materials to ensure accurate and repeatable testing
Coordinate equipment calibration, verification, and troubleshooting with internal support teams
Support audits, certification activities, and compliance with applicable standards and quality systems
Drive improvements in lab safety, consistency, turnaround time, equipment reliability, and data quality
Provide technical guidance to lab staff and support development of lab capability and standard work