Mechanical Engineer

Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Equipment Engineer

Solar

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

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