Incoming Quality Assurance Inspector

About T1 Energy

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low‑cost energy. Our fully operational 5 GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.

The Role

T1 Energy is looking to hire an experienced IQA (Incoming Quality Assurance) Inspector to join our team in the manufacturing industry. Under the direction of the Quality Specialist, you will inspect, perform lab testing, and collect data on all required raw incoming materials.

Day shift or night shift.

What You’ll Do

• Follow work instructions to conduct the inspection for the raw materials with various instruments.
• Keep track and record data of the inspection and lab testing collected, save and upload in the proper locations.
• Determine sampling size according to the work instructions in the sampling plan for each raw material.
• Read blueprint/2D drawings for various inspections.
• Report any non‑conformances to the specialist and isolate any raw material if needed.
• Apply basic mathematical skills and unit conversions.
• Ensure that testing equipment and instruments are cleaned, maintained, and calibrated regularly.
• Clean the IQA lab daily to keep the room tidy.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Who You Are

• Familiar with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), sampling, handling, and management.
• Committed to executing safe work processes and fostering a culture of safety.
• Practical knowledge of general computer software such as MS Outlook, Office, and Excel.
• Capable of conducting thorough visual and dimensional inspections of incoming materials, components, and finished products—including glass, pallets, and BB rolls—to identify defects, non‑conformances, or process variations.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and metric rulers.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform unit conversions.
• QA/QC experience in quality, manufacturing, or related fields.
• High School Diploma or GED minimum.
• Regularly required to stand for long periods.
• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts.
• Ability to visually distinguish colors; possess close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Schedule

12‑hour shifts; positions available on day or night schedules.

The T1 Way

We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We have a no‑jerks policy: we don’t tolerate big egos, bad behavior, or a “that’s not my job” attitude. Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you’ll fit right in.