About this role
Job title: Product Lab Engineer
About the Role The Product Lab Engineer will lead the technical operation of Corning's photovoltaic module reliability laboratory, supporting product quality, certification compliance, and risk assessment through reliability testing and data analysis. This role collaborates across teams to improve product performance and ensure delivery of reliable solar modules.
What You'll Do
- 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
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or other relevant technical/scientific discipline
- 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 Have
- 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, IS