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Nextracker Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Director, Hardware Engineering – Tracker

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$230K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Nextracker Inc. is driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform. The Director of Hardware Engineering will lead the development of tracker controller hardware, overseeing all engineering activities from concept to manufacturing while ensuring compliance with global certification standards.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and expand a high-performing, multi-disciplinary Hardware Engineering organization for solar field-deployed edge devices

Define and execute the hardware technology roadmap aligned with business objectives

Drive critical technical decisions and lead rigorous design reviews across domains

Establish engineering standards, best practices, and development methodologies

Mentor and develop engineering leaders; foster a culture of innovation and accountability

Own system-level hardware architecture and ensure alignment with product strategy

Ensure seamless integration of hardware with firmware, software, and system-level requirements

Champion design for manufacturability (DFM), testability (DFT), and scalability for high-volume production

Guarantee compliance with global certification standards (UL/IEC, EMC/EMI, FCC, CE, etc.)

Work closely with Product Management to translate market needs into technical specifications

Collaborate with Firmware, Software, Systems Engineering, quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams

Engage with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and strategic partners to ensure design quality and manufacturing excellence

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringHardware Product DevelopmentPower ElectronicsEngineering LeadershipMechanical EngineeringGlobal CertificationsReliability EngineeringCommunication HardwareEmbedded HardwareEnvironmental ValidationTeam Management

Required

Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

10+ years of experience in hardware product development

7+ years of engineering leadership managing multi-disciplinary teams

Proven track record of delivering high-volume industrial hardware products

Deep expertise in power electronics, electronics packaging, embedded hardware, communications, and mechanical integration

Strong knowledge of global certifications and compliance standards

Familiarity with reliability engineering and environmental validation processes

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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