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Nextracker Inc. · 10 hours ago

Mechanical Test Engineer

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Nextracker Inc. is recognized as one of the Top Workplaces and is seeking a creative and experienced Mechanical Test Engineer for their mechanical structures team. The engineer will be responsible for designing test plans and methodologies for evaluating steel module frame components to support the adoption of steel frame technology.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and track testing programs related to steel frame technology

Author detailed test plans and testing reports

Work with external testing labs to perform tests according to test plans

Research and design testing equipment and test rigs

Evaluate and recommend consultants, equipment, and tests

Perform minor fabrication work for use in exploratory testing

Oversee Nextpower test technicians performing experiments

Provide input to product design engineers on frame design requirements

Travel to consultant testing facilities and manufacturing facilities

Participate in brainstorming sessions with the product design engineering team to identify concepts and designs for future improvements

Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues discovered during all phases of testing as well as Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA)

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringTesting Standards KnowledgeData AnalysisLabVIEWPrototyping KnowledgeProject ManagementMechanical Failure AnalysisExperience in SolarFluent MandarinWriting SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

5+ years of relevant experience

Familiarity with IEC and UL testing standards

Strong track record planning and executing testing campaigns

Proficiency in using laboratory instruments, sensors, and data acquisition systems

Strong data analysis skills in excel

Knowledge/experience with drawings, model and tolerance standards and application

Strong aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure analysis

Practical knowledge of prototyping manufacturing process

Must possess excellent writing and record keeping 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

Experience working in Solar, preferably in module or racking design

Previous experience working for or closely with testing labs, preferably for solar

Experience with LabVIEW

Programming fluency in a data analysis application

Hands-on background in test design, prototyping, and pilot runs

Confluence, Arena, Miro (Real Time board), Jira

Fluent mandarin speaker

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 2013

Fremont, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

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