Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Design steel frame components and perform mechanical/structural analysis for solar trackers.

Key Responsibilities

• concept development
• design optimization
• cad/fea
• root cause
• supplier collaboration
• manufacturing drawings

Tasks

-Participate in concept development, design, and engineering for new and existing products, with a strong focus on manufacturability, scalability, and cost optimization. -Participate in 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 -Contribute towards product design and engineering development of NEXTracker steel frame products -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 -Partner with global suppliers and tooling partners to validate designs, optimize production processes, and resolve technical challenges.

Requirements

• solidworks
• ansys
• gd&t
• b.s./m.s.
• 2+ years
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of roll forming -Hands-on background in prototyping, pilot runs, and production ramp-up. -Knowledge of GD&T standards, tolerance analysis -Practical knowledge of prototyping manufacturing process -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 in mass production manufacturing and part validation (Stampings/Rollings/Castings/Injection Molding) -Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. -Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills -Toolsets required: SolidWorks, ePDM, FEA (ANSYS preferred) -Experience working in Solar, preferably in module or racking design -Strong aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure analysis -Confluence, Arena, Miro (Real Time board), Jira -Knowledge/experience with drawings, model and tolerance standards and application. -2+ years of relevant experience -Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills. -Understanding of DFM for castings and sheet metal stampings -Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

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About NextTracker

-Operates across renewable energy and utility-scale solar sectors, offering services like tracker design, project management, installation support, and performance monitoring. -Pioneers smart tracking technology with innovations in design, engineering, and software, supported by a robust portfolio of intellectual property. -Sees robust growth in key regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

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