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Job description
Illuminate USA, located in the heart of Central Ohio, is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we've rapidly grown to over 1,600 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere.
This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We're not just building solar panels, we're building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you're looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you!
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Outbound Quality Control (OQC) Inspector to join our team. In this role, you will oversee the sampling inspection of finished module shipments, ensuring all products meet our high-quality standards before reaching customers.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Conduct sampling inspection of finished module shipments according to standards.
- Inspect packaging appearance, vehicles, and boxing before shipment of finished modules; record information and archive.
- Contact and handle defect conditions identified during the shipping inspection process.
- Travel to our 3PL sites when needed for outbound inspections during shipping inspections to customer job sites.
Minimum Qualifications
- Training related to shipping quality control management
- Over 2 years of experience in OQC inspections of finished modules
- Hardworking with a strong sense of responsibility
Illuminate USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pay & benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
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EstimateUS$77,188–117,875 annually
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About this role
Posted
23 Sep 2026
Updated
23 Sep 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC-04:00
Experience
Mid
Employerilluminateusa.com
LinkedInIlluminate USA
About Illuminate USA
Company Overview
Name
Illuminate USA, a joint venture majority owned by Invenergy and partnered with LONGi
HeadquartersPataskala, United States
Founded2023
SizeApproximately 1,500 employees in Pataskala (source: linkedin.com)
What They Do
Illuminate USA specializes in manufacturing high-efficiency bifacial solar panels designed for both rooftop residential and utility-scale solar markets. Their state-of-the-art 1.1-million-square-foot facility in Pataskala, Ohio, is engineered to produce over 9.2 million solar panels annually, equating to roughly 5 gigawatts of capacity, utilizing advanced automation and precision assembly technologies to ensure quality and scale (source: illuminateusa.com). The company emphasizes domestic manufacturing and supply-chain localization, positioning itself as a key American solar panel supplier with Invenergy as its majority owner and anchor customer (source: prnewswire.com). Illuminate USA’s product portfolio consists of ready-to-install bifacial solar modules produced in a highly automated industrial environment, supporting the growing American solar demand with a focus on high-volume output and technological innovation (source: illuminateusa.com).
Projects & Track Record
The cornerstone project for Illuminate USA is its Pataskala manufacturing facility located at 3600 Etna Parkway, a 1.1-million-square-foot site that commenced commercial production in February 2024. This facility features eight production lines and targets an annual output of 9.2 million solar panels, making it one of the largest single-site solar panel manufacturing operations in North America (source: illuminateusa.com). Within less than one year of operation, the company celebrated producing its first million panels, with production scaling further as the plant matured (source: prnewswire.com). Early installations of Illuminate USA’s panels took place in western Ohio, demonstrating the domestic deployment of their manufactured products (source: illuminateusa.com).
Recent Developments
Since its founding, Illuminate USA has rapidly scaled operations, reaching a workforce of over 1,000 associates by August 2024 and surpassing 1,500 employees shortly thereafter (source: illuminateusa.com). The company has invested more than $600 million in its Licking County facility, marking it as one of the largest advanced solar panel manufacturing investments in the United States (source: illuminateusa.com). Recent news highlights include a five-year solar-glass sourcing agreement with SOLARCYCLE and the publication of Illuminate USA’s inaugural sustainability report in 2025, underscoring its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and supply-chain development (source: illuminateusa.com).
Working There
Illuminate USA offers a variety of roles primarily centered around advanced manufacturing and corporate support functions, including process engineering, equipment maintenance, quality engineering, supply chain, human resources, finance, tax, and government relations. The company’s operations are concentrated in Pataskala, Ohio, where it maintains a large, modern manufacturing campus (source: illuminateusa.com). Job postings indicate full-time, in-person positions with benefits such as health and vision insurance, 401(k) plans with matching, paid time off, parental leave, and life insurance, reflecting a comprehensive employee benefits package (source: indeed.com). The company culture emphasizes high-tech production, domestic solar manufacturing leadership, and rapid growth, with a workforce described as more than 1,500 associates contributing to the American solar industry (source: illuminateusa.com).
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