Systems Test Engineer

Overview

Develop test plans for mechanical, electrical, and control systems of solar tracker prototypes.

Key Responsibilities

• rca
• cad/fea
• field tests
• environmental tests
• test fixtures
• test plans

Tasks

-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, prototype generation, and fatigue analysis -Occasionally travel to field sites to perform system-level tests under real-world operating conditions. -Conduct environmental, durability, reliability, and performance testing on prototype units -Participate in brainstorming sessions with the design engineering team to identify concepts and designs for future products -Design and set up test fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems for lab and field testing -Develop and execute test plans and procedures for mechanical, electrical and control subsystems as well as complete system-level validation

Requirements

• solidworks
• ansys
• jira
• engineering degree
• system testing
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Practical knowledge of prototyping manufacturing process -Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, load frames, and vibration tables -5+ years of relevant experience -Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment -Experience in system-level product testing (mechanical/electrical/controls) -Hands-on background in prototyping and pilot runs. -Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills -Willingness to travel on a limited basis domestically and internationally as needed -Toolsets required: SolidWorks, ePDM, FEA (ANSYS preferred) -Strong aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure analysis -Confluence, Arena, Miro (Real Time board), Jira -Familiarity with data acquisition systems and sensors (strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouples, etc.) -B.S. or M.S. degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred) or relevant industry experience

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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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