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Nextracker Inc. · 1 week ago

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$165K/yr - $180K/yr

8+ years exp

Nextracker Inc. is driving the global energy transition with innovative clean energy technology solutions. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and engineering development of their Nextpower horizontal tracking systems, focusing on manufacturability, scalability, and cost optimization.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead product design and engineering development of Nextpower horizontal tracking systems

Oversee 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

Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues discovered during pilot testing

Manage internal R&D budget during development process

Mentor other engineering staff in CAD, prototyping, high volume design, supplier requirements, and communication skills

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringSolidWorksFinite Element AnalysisGD&T StandardsDFM for Sheet MetalPrototyping ManufacturingLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProject Management

Required

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

8+ years of relevant experience

Toolsets required: SolidWorks, ePDM, FEA (ANSYS preferred)

Extensive knowledge/experience with drawings, model and tolerance standards and application

Strong understanding of DFM for sheet metal stampings, roll-formed parts, cast parts

Extensive knowledge of GD&T standards, tolerance analysis

Experience in mass production manufacturing and part validation (Stampings/Rollings/Castings)

Strong aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure analysis

Practical knowledge of prototyping manufacturing process

Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills

Excellent leadership, 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

Hands-on background in prototyping, pilot runs, and production ramp-up

Management experience

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

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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