Array Technologies · 1 hour ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expArray Technologies is focused on developing innovative solar tracker products, and they are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead product development. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure product evolution meets customer needs and market trends while providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
EnergyInformation TechnologyManufacturingSolar
Responsibilities
Thought leader on mechanical engineering product improvements, technology vision, and roadmaps
Ensure that product evolution and innovation meet customer needs and remains ahead of market trends and competition
New product development owning parts and assemblies from concept through production implementation
Vetting product concepts for customer needs, ease of installation, business cases, manufacturability, reliability, and safety
Lead design review process and approve critical design decisions
Obtain components/supplies/equipment to support prototype assembly and conduct preliminary OEM vendor assessment/selection
Analyze different materials, techniques, manufacturing processes, design tolerances, and other factors in the developmental process
Manage fabrication and testing of new designs
Select the best product innovation and concept designs to bring into the product line
Provide technical leadership for key engineering projects
Provide regular updates to management
Work cross-functionally with other engineering teams and company departments to achieve company goals
Create and maintain necessary documentation for program success
Perform competitive analyses
Work with customer facing departments to ensure that customer feedback and experience is accounted for in product improvements
Mentor junior engineers
Qualification
Required
10+ Years design experience designing electromechanical equipment with structural components, gearing, and/or drivetrains
Design skills such as FMEA, DFA, DFM, design for cost
Design experience using SolidWorks
FEA experience using SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS
Direct experience in solar industry
Must be able to thoroughly and accurately document design intent, analysis results, test results, etc., in written form
Must have good organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Must communicate effectively with engineers, drafters, and others within the company
Experience working in a matrixed environment, interfacing with high-level internal and external leadership
Experience defining and setting up tests to validate designs
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineering Certification
Experience with structural components applied with civil engineering experience and wind loading
Experience with Stage Gate Product Development Processes
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Benefits and wellness programs
Company
Array Technologies
Array Technologies is a manufacturing company that provides solar tracker solutions for companies and businesses.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (10)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$834.1MKey Investors
Blackstone Energy Partners
2025-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $334.1M
2021-08-11Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2021-03-18Post Ipo Secondary
Leadership Team
Kevin Hostetler
CEO
Neil Manning
President & Chief Operating Officer
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