Mechanical Engineer
Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Equipment Engineer
Design, develop, analyze and test solar equipment and products including panels and racking systems etc. Design mechanical and electromechanical systems and components for solar projects. Develop technical engineering drawings and models. Verify and check project layouts and drawings. Outline materials needed based on engineering and quality standards. Create new and improve upon existing solar designs to improve efficiency and reliability, and to reduce costs.
Position Requirements
Knowledge/Skills
Project management, design for manufacturability (DFM) principles, mechanical and electromechanical assemblies & mechanisms, solar energy, solar racking design and analysis, 3D cad modeling and drawing creation using SolidWorks software, product design, quality control
Education/Training
BS in Engineering or higher degree from an accredited university
Experience
3-4 years' experience with design of mechanical or electromechanical solar assemblies and mechanisms. Ideally racking systems, 3D cad modeling and variety of software
Career Path
Position Reports To
May require engineering license
Career path moves from this role
Engineering Manager or Director, Materials Scientist