Mechanical Associate Test Engineer (Contract)
Nevados
Contract Mechanical Test Engineer building and validating solar tracker hardware.
22 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Oakland, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Sector Specialisms
Solar
Utility-scale Solar
Renewable Energy
Sustainable Development
Clean Energy
Role
What you would be doing
equipment maintenance
fixture fabrication
test setup
durability testing
test execution
report generation
- Develop improvements to test verification process
- Maintenance and repair of test equipment and instrument calibration
- Perform accurate and rigorous test documentation
- Modification and fabrication of test fixtures and test setups
- Maintenance and procurement of lab consumables and tools
- Communicate documented test results to Test Engineers and Product Engineers
- Setup and teardown of mechanical tests
- Follow best practices for laboratory safety, organization, and lab hygiene
- Generate test reports and communicate results to product engineers and other stakeholders
- Regular meetings with product engineers to communicate results and test strategy
- Perform durability and strength testing on mechanical parts and assemblies
- Hands-On Setup, execution, and monitoring of tests
What you bring
hydraulic
pneumatic
slack
excel
astm
4 years
- Prior experience working at a startup
- Familiar with using Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
- Experience using productivity platforms such as Slack, Teams, Monday
- Experience with typical test and data collection equipment and instrumentation
- Must be a self-starter, self-motivated and be able to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Experience with life cycle, fatigue testing, strength testing, environmental testing
- Experience using shop equipment, cutting tools, hand tools
- B.S. In STEM type curriculum completion or in progress
- Experience with shop tools and power tools for modification or fabrication of test fixtures and test samples
- Background in the solar industry
- A.S. in STEM type curriculum or technical training
- Experience reading and interpreting test standards such as ASTM, ISO, UL, etc
- Experience with use of test and measurement equipment such as multimeter, calipers, inclinometers, displacement sensor, load cells
- Basic understanding of mechanics
- Hands-On Experience working on mechanical systems
- Proficiency using office tools, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- 4 years experience in testing or technical support role
- Hands-on experience with assembly and fundamental hand tools
- Data collection and documentation experience
- Technical writing experience and effective communication skills
- Experience running automated systems and data collection
- Ability to communicate and collaborate across cross functional teams
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Interview process
- phone screen: initial call with recruiting to discuss background and interest.
- discussions with hiring managers: in-depth technical and fit assessment.
- cross functional team member interviews: evaluate team dynamics and working style.
- executive leadership conversations: ensure alignment with company strategy.
- professional reference checks: verify qualifications and past performance.
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a mission to accelerate the transition to clean, sustainable energy solutions.
- Focus on integrating solar, wind, and energy storage technologies to create reliable, renewable energy systems.
- Delivers large-scale energy projects that contribute to national and global energy grids.
- Excels in managing projects across various sectors, including utilities, infrastructure, and energy.
- Known for innovative designs and cutting-edge technologies that improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.
- Has worked on landmark projects that push the boundaries of renewable energy in remote and urban areas.
- Committed to providing turnkey solutions, from design and installation to operation and maintenance.
- Leveraging strategic partnerships with global leaders to expand reach and impact in the energy sector.
- Integrity: We act with integrity and honesty in all interactions.
- Innovation: We continually strive to drive innovation and problem-solving.
- Collaboration: We believe in teamwork and collaborative success.
- Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and outcomes.
- Excellence: We are committed to achieving excellence in everything we do.
2040
Net Zero Emissions Target
Aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.
30%
Carbon Reduction Target
Aiming for a 30% reduction in the operational carbon footprint by 2030 through innovative practices.
- Development of clean energy solutions with a focus on sustainability.
- Commitment to improving energy efficiency in operations.
- Collaboration with external stakeholders to drive environmental goals forward.
- Gender Equality: Gender parity in leadership positions.
- Inclusive Workforce: Strong focus on inclusive hiring practices across all levels.
- Diversity Goals: Increase representation of diverse groups within the workforce.
- Training: Implementation of regular unconscious bias and inclusive leadership training.
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