Associate QA/QC Engineer

Role Overview

Associate QA/QC Engineer for Qcells Service Solutions (QSS), responsible for day-to-day quality assurance and quality control for a defined portfolio of residential solar assets.

The role is remote, with an expectation to relocate at your own expense to Houston, TX or Irvine, CA locations.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical and mechanical system designs and installations for compliance with:
  • NEC, local jurisdiction requirements
  • OEM requirements
  • company QA/QC standards
• Conduct routine and targeted quality audits to verify compliance with:
  • design specifications
  • code compliance
  • company standards
• Manage project queue reviews to meet SLAs
• Identify quality issues, collaborate cross-functionally to resolve them, and drive consistency across installations and asset performance
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Draft, review, and update technical documents (e.g., scopes of work, procedures, best practices)
• Track and communicate quality performance metrics, trends, and corrective actions to the QA/QC Manager
• Support the QA/QC Manager with goals such as SLA adherence, review process optimization, and continuous improvement
• Stay current on relevant industry standards and best practices for residential solar

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Licensed electrician with solar experience considered
• 1–2 years experience in QA/QC, construction, or related technical roles (solar preferred; internships/field experience acceptable)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, system designs, and performance data
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making
• Effective communication with ability to collaborate across teams and partners
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a remote environment
• Familiarity with industry standards/codes such as UL, IBC, and NEC
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)
• Proficiency with Aurora and/or Solargraf design tools
• Ability to travel up to 10% (as needed)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with PV (photovoltaics) projects
• Working knowledge of residential solar equipment, installation practices, and performance metrics
• Experience with financed solar assets or TPO portfolios