Solar QC Auditor

Intertek's Clean Energy Associates (CEA) serves as a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading solar project developers, owners and financiers, providing a range of services across the value chain. These services include quality assurance, supply chain management and traceability as well as technical support to clean energy projects.

CEA also serves clean energy equipment suppliers and manufacturers, helping them grow and navigate the key manufacturing challenges that are critical for their success. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our

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The Solar QC Auditor will conduct quality control audits and inspections at manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with client standards and specifications during the production process of solar PV components. This role involves onsite monitoring, visual inspections, and documentation to ensure the quality and reliability of solar products. The Solar QC Auditor will work closely with internal and external teams, leveraging a strong attention to detail and a focus on maintaining high standards in manufacturing environments.

Variable. This position will travel up to 75% of the time.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

• Travel to manufacturing facilities to perform production quality control audits and inspections on solar PV products and components.
• Conduct visual inspections using established quality control checklists to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Verify Bill of Materials (BOM) and monitor inline production processes.
• Oversee pre-shipment inspections, packaging, and loading processes for finished products.
• Support internal and external laboratory testing efforts, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
• Generate and submit detailed QC reports promptly following audits.
• Address client-specific QC requests and provide additional services as needed within defined scopes of work.
• Collaborate with back-office teams to support cross-functional projects in quality control, finance, and operations.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3+ years of experience in quality control auditing or inspections in a manufacturing setting, preferably within solar or renewable energy industries
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and knowledge of IEC 61215/61730 standards
• Strong skills in documentation, reporting, and effective communication
• Diligent work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to quality assurance
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments with associated noise levels and safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid passport, ability to travel throughout North America
• Intertek is not able to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization support for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in…