Senior Mechanical Engineer – Sustaining

About the role

Join us in shaping the future of solar energy by leading the development and support of industry-defining solar tracker components. In this role, you will drive advancements in product vision, innovation, and enhancements, utilizing tools such as CAD, FEA, DFMA, and DFMEA to create next-generation products. You will collaborate with multiple departments and occasionally work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead responses to engineering change requests for assigned parts and sub-assemblies.
• Conduct root cause analysis, redesign efforts, and testing to address field failures.
• Provide leadership to other engineers on programs and projects.
• Drive cross-functional teams to meet program targets with clear direction.
• Support system-level improvements or modifications to installed products.
• Represent engineering in developing and managing the product roadmap for assigned products.
• Incorporate design for manufacturing (DFM) principles in existing or new part development.
• Report program status across various organizational levels.
• Generate design review records and required design analysis to support part design.
• Develop design record documents in compliance with company requirements.
• Create Design Requirements Documents (DRD) based on Market Requirements Documents (MRD).
• Plan and interpret component and system tests to validate designs.
• Mentor developing engineers.
• Create documents and presentations for stage gate reviews.
• Review engineering documents, including process design guidelines and manufacturing drawings.
• Optimize engineering processes for new product development, including strategies and procedures.
• Develop design concepts using SolidWorks and analyze them using DFMA, FMEA, FEA, etc.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Designers to create detailed CAD models and drawings.
• Develop timelines, cost estimates, and appraise management of performance to plan.
• Work with the Quality department to create inspection and test plans for supplier qualification.
• Assess reliability, safety, performance, and risk of new designs and methodologies.
• Coordinate and communicate development schedules and design compatibility issues.
• Oversee testing and theoretical analysis of products to ensure safety and efficacy.
• Travel to project sites, labs, and suppliers as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• 10+ years of experience developing mechanical components and systems for new products.
• 8+ years of experience performing mechanical engineering hand-calculations.
• 8+ years of design experience with structural components, hardware, gearing, and/or drivetrains.
• 8+ years of experience utilizing FEA, DFMA, and design for cost in product development.
• 5+ years of experience using 3D CAD software.
• 5+ years of experience defining design validation tests.
• 4+ years working in an environment with Stage Gate Product Development Processes.
• 2+ years of experience using SolidWorks.
• 10+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience in the solar industry.
• Design and component experience across multiple fabrication methods for steel, aluminum, and polymers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, smaller company environment.

Benefits

Array Tech, Inc. offers competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness programs aligned with local markets. We strive to lead with our culture and believe our people are key to our future success.