Mechanical Engineer, New Product Development

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer, New Product Development

Job Summary

The future of solar is happening here and now, and it’s your opportunity to shine! We’re looking to you to play a critical role in the development and support of leading-edge, industry-defining solar trackers. You will conduct research and develop components and systems to support our next-generation suite of products, and your designs will be utilized to mount and track millions of solar panels in the US and internationally. On our diverse, flexible, and cross-functional team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with multiple levels of management, engineering, and other departments to move your ideas through our product development process and into production.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Create and analyze design concepts using finite element methods and fundamental calculations as appropriate.
• Define test plans and oversee design validation testing.
• Interface with customers to understand needs and align with industry trends.
• Collaborate with service personnel to measure and improve upon assembly practices
• Engage with suppliers to understand manufacturing capabilities and adjust designs accordingly.
• Analyze components and systems for cost optimization and create should-cost models.
• Use fundamental principles of engineering to analyze system trends using spreadsheets and other tools.
• Perform competitive analysis, learn industry trends, and suggest design changes to suit.
• Participate in trials of solar system component installations (periodic travel when necessary).
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent (advanced degrees are a plus and can be applied to the years of work experience listed below).
• 1-3 yrs experience with mechanical design for new product development.
• 1-3 yrs experience using commercial CAD modeling software.
• Experience using commercial finite element analysis software.
• Sound understanding of fundamental engineering principles of statics, dynamics, and energy.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated creativity in problem solving situations.
• Bonus points for previous experience with solar tracker engineering.
  
  

At Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business.

Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.