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Nextracker Inc. · 6 hours ago

Operations Engineer I

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Nextracker Inc. is driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform. They are seeking a skilled Operations Engineer to join their Project Design and Engineering team, providing technical support for utility-scale solar projects and ensuring operational excellence.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for post-commissioned projects experiencing performance, reliability, or equipment issues

Lead or assist in root-cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action plans to restore or improve system performance

Support investigations into mechanical, electrical, or structural field issues in collaboration with O&M and Product Engineering

Assist active construction projects with technical guidance and troubleshooting during late-stage installation and commissioning

Review site design packages and verify field implementation aligns with Nextracker standards and specifications

Assign and coordinate CAD work with design resources to address specific customer requests or project modifications

Work closely with internal stakeholders (Project Engineering, Product Design, O&M, Sales, and Quality) to ensure consistent communication and fast issue resolution

Engage directly with EPCs, contractors, and owners to support troubleshooting and corrective action implementation

Document engineering findings and produce clear, actionable reports for stakeholders

Capture lessons learned from operational sites and communicate those insights to design, quality, and product development teams

Participate in developing and updating technical standards, SOPs, and field troubleshooting procedures

Contribute to reliability improvement programs across the operating fleet

Review system performance data (SCADA, monitoring platforms, Power BI, etc.) to identify trends and recurring technical issues

Support data-driven decision-making for maintenance prioritization and corrective action validation

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSolar DesignData AnalysisRoot-Cause AnalysisCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDocumentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical field)

2-5 years of experience in solar, renewable energy, or industrial engineering, with demonstrated interdisciplinary engineering experience, including mechanical or hands on technical work across design, construction, commissioning, and operations

Strong understanding of utility-scale solar design, tracker systems, and power plant operations

Experience reviewing design documentation, field reports, and as-built drawings

Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills

Preferred

Hands-on experience with field issue troubleshooting or O&M coordination

Familiarity with solar performance analysis tools and data systems

Experience working with EPCs, contractors, and suppliers in a technical support capacity

Knowledge of reliability engineering and root-cause analysis methodologies

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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