Mechanical Design Engineer Contract to Hire

Overview

Design mechanical components for solar trackers using CAD/FEA, testing, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• cad/fea
• design optimization
• prototype generation
• fatigue analysis
• rca
• test fixtures

Tasks

-Perform and manage engineering work using CAD / FEA software to solve problems in mechanical / structural design, finite element analysis, design optimization, tolerance stack-ups, prototype generation, fatigue analysis, and production of manufacturing drawings -Participate in brainstorming sessions with the mechanical engineering team to identify concepts and designs for future improvements -Contribute to the product design and development of NEXTracker horizontal tracking systems -Assist on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues discovered during pilot testing -Develop testing fixtures that accurately simulate real-world scenarios

Requirements

• mechanical eng.
• renewable energy
• solidworks
• ansys
• problem solving
• 3+ years

What You Bring

-B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field (advanced degree preferred) -Aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure analysis -Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills -Experience with Solar or renewable energy -Practical knowledge of prototyping manufacturing process -Experience in mass production manufacturing -3+ years of relevant experience -Self-motivated team player -Problem solve time sensitive manufacturing and production issues gating product launches and ramps -Willingness to occasionally travel and work at client sites both domestically and internationally -Knowledge/experience with drawings, model and tolerance standards and application -Understanding of DFM for castings and sheet metal stampings -Toolsets required: SolidWorks, ePDM, FEA (ANSYS preferred) -Confluence, Arena, Miro (Real Time board), Jira

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About Nextracker Inc.

-Founded to revolutionize solar energy with cutting-edge tracker technology. -Provides advanced solar tracking solutions that maximize energy production and efficiency. -Works with utility-scale solar projects to deliver reliable and cost-effective power solutions. -Delivers engineering excellence with focus on durability, performance, and ease of installation. -Has grown to become a global leader in solar tracker systems, with projects across multiple continents. -Known for developing and deploying smart, automated solar trackers that adjust to the sun’s position. -Focuses on enhancing the sustainability and scalability of solar energy worldwide. -Pioneers in creating solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing grid infrastructure. -Constantly pushing the boundaries of solar technology to support a cleaner, greener future.

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