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Nextracker Inc. · 1 day ago

Mechanical Design Engineer

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$115K/yr - $127K/yr

3+ years exp

Nextracker Inc. is a recognized leader in clean energy technology, seeking a creative and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for their mechanical structures team. The engineer will design components for the Nextpower Horizon tracker, focusing on enhancing performance in challenging environments while reducing costs.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support product design and engineering development of Nextpower horizontal tracking systems

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

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

Qualification

SolidWorksFEA (ANSYS preferred)Mechanical failure analysisMechanical Engineering degreeDFM for high volume manufacturingProject prioritizationWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsTeam player

Required

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

3+ 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 high volume manufacturing in castings, sheet metal and other manufacturing

Experience in mass production manufacturing

Aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure analysis

Practical knowledge of prototyping manufacturing process

Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects

Self-motivated team player

Willingness to occasionally travel and work at client sites both domestically and internationally

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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