Nextracker Inc. · 1 day ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$135K/yr - $155K/yr
2+ years expNextpower Inc. is a leader in clean energy technology, recognized as one of the Top Workplaces by the San Francisco Chronicle. They are seeking a creative Mechanical Design Engineer to join their mechanical structures team, focusing on designing steel frame components to support the adoption of steel frame technology and optimizing production processes.
Renewables & Environment
Responsibilities
Contribute towards product design and engineering development of Nextpower steel frame products
Participate in concept development, design, and engineering for new and existing products, with a strong focus on manufacturability, scalability, and cost optimization
Perform and manage engineering work using CAD / FEA software to solve problems in mechanical / structural design, finite element analysis, design optimization, tolerance stack-ups, prototype generation, fatigue analysis, and production of manufacturing drawings
Participate in brainstorming sessions with the mechanical engineering team to identify concepts and designs for future improvements
Problem solve time sensitive manufacturing and production issues gating product launches and ramps
Partner with global suppliers and tooling partners to validate designs, optimize production processes, and resolve technical challenges
Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues discovered during pilot testing
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
2+ years of relevant experience
Toolsets required: SolidWorks, ePDM, FEA (ANSYS preferred)
Knowledge/experience with drawings, model and tolerance standards and application
Understanding of DFM for castings and sheet metal stampings
Knowledge of GD&T standards, tolerance analysis
Experience in mass production manufacturing and part validation (Stampings/Rollings/Castings/Injection Molding)
Strong aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure analysis
Practical knowledge of prototyping manufacturing process
Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills
Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Preferred
Strong understanding of roll forming
Experience working in Solar, preferably in module or racking design
Hands-on background in prototyping, pilot runs, and production ramp-up
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Benefits
Health care coverage
Dental and vision
401(K) participation including company matching
Company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off
Generous discretionary company bonuses
Life and disability protection
Stock compensation
Company
Nextracker Inc.
Nextpower™ (formerly Nextracker) designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants, innovating across structural, electrical, and digital domains.
Founded in 2013Fremont, CA, US
1001-5000 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marco Miller
Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder
Tyroan Hardy
Chief Customer Success Officer, Co-founder at Nextracker, Inc.
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