Mechanical Design Engineer Contract to Hire

Overview

Design mechanical components for solar tracker systems using CAD/FEA.

Key Responsibilities

• test fixtures
• root cause
• design ideation
• cad/fea
• design optimization
• product design

Tasks

-Develop testing fixtures that accurately simulate real-world scenarios -Assist on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues discovered during pilot testing -Participate in brainstorming sessions with the mechanical engineering team to identify concepts and designs for future improvements -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 -Contribute to the product design and development of NEXTracker horizontal tracking systems

Requirements

• solidworks
• ansys
• jira
• mechanical engineering
• 3+ years
• dfm

What You Bring

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

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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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