Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Lead design and development of steel frame products for solar tracker systems.

Key Responsibilities

• concept development
• cad/fea
• root cause
• design optimization
• supplier validation
• budget management

Tasks

-Oversee concept development, design, and engineering for new and existing products, with a strong focus on manufacturability, scalability, and cost optimization. -Mentor other engineering staff in CAD, prototyping, high volume design, supplier requirements, and communication skills -Participate in brainstorming sessions with the mechanical engineering team to identify concepts and designs for future improvements -Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues discovered during pilot testing -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 -Lead product design and engineering development of NEXTracker steel frame products -Partner with global suppliers and tooling partners to validate designs, optimize production processes, and resolve technical challenges. -Manage internal R&D budget during development process

Requirements

• solidworks
• ansys
• gd&t
• 10+ years
• b.s./m.s.
• leadership

What You Bring

-Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. -10+ years of relevant experience -Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed. -Extensive knowledge of GD&T standards, tolerance analysis -Experience in mass production manufacturing and part validation (Stampings/Rollings/Castings/Injection Molding) -Strong understanding of DFM for castings and sheet metal stampings -Toolsets required: SolidWorks, ePDM, FEA (ANSYS preferred) -Strong understanding of roll forming -Extensive knowledge/experience with drawings, model and tolerance standards and application. -B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field (advanced degree preferred) -Problem solve time sensitive manufacturing and production issues gating product launches and ramps -Experience working in Solar, preferably in module or racking design -Hands-on background in prototyping, pilot runs, and production ramp-up. -Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. -Strong aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure analysis -Management experience -Practical knowledge of prototyping manufacturing process -Confluence, Arena, Miro (Real Time board), Jira -Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills

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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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