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Overview

The Mechanical Engineer I will be instrumental in the research and development of innovative solar tracker components. This role involves leading advancements in product vision and technology while collaborating across various departments to create state-of-the-art products.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and contribute to mechanical, structural, and civil engineering product improvements.
  • Define needs and goals for new products in design, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Provide recommendations on mechanical aspects of new concepts.
  • Evaluate existing products and identify opportunities for improvements.
  • Create concepts and preliminary designs for new products and product improvements.
  • Prepare complete mechanical drawings using SolidWorks for fabrication of testable prototypes.
  • Analyze and assess product concepts for customer needs, ease of installation, business cases, manufacturability, reliability, and safety.
  • Contribute to the design review process and provide input on critical design decisions.
  • Obtain components/supplies/equipment to support prototype assembly.
  • Conduct preliminary OEM vendor assessment/selection.
  • Analyze different materials, techniques, manufacturing processes, design tolerances, etc.
  • Fabricate and test new designs.
  • Recommend best product innovations and concept designs to bring into the product line.
  • Provide regular management updates.
  • Create and maintain necessary documentation.
  • Coordinate prototype fabrication by working with machine shops and other engineering teams.
  • Participate in prototype assembly and revision.
  • Define test scope/criteria and coordinate testing with other engineering teams.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience with SolidWorks.
  • 3+ years of design experience with structural components and hardware, gearing, and/or drivetrains.
  • 2+ years of experience thoroughly and accurately documenting design intent, analysis results, test results, etc.
  • 2+ years of experience with electromechanical production machinery.
  • 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Office, 3D CAD and ERP.
  • 2+ years of experience defining and setup of tests and running experiments.

Additional Information

  • This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours.
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