Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description
Fremont, CA | Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Remote

Nextracker seeks a creative and experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a position on the mechanical structures team. This engineer will be responsible for designing components for the flagship Nextracker Horizon tracker to support a wider range of environments, more difficult site conditions, and cost reduction.

Here Is a Glimpse Of What You'll Do

• Lead product design and engineering development of NEXTracker horizontal tracking systems
• Oversee concept development, design, and engineering for new and existing products, with a strong focus on manufacturability, scalability, and cost optimization.
• 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
• Partner with global suppliers and tooling partners to validate designs, optimize production processes, and resolve technical challenges.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues discovered during pilot testing
• Manage internal R&D budget during development process
• Mentor other engineering staff in CAD, prototyping, high volume design, supplier requirements, and communication skills

Here Is Some Of What You'll Need (required)

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 5+ 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 sheet metal stampings, roll-formed parts, cast parts
• Extensive knowledge of GD&T standards, tolerance analysis
• Experience in mass production manufacturing and part validation (Stampings/Rollings/Castings)
• Strong aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure analysis
• Practical knowledge of prototyping manufacturing process
• Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Here Are a Few Of Our Preferred Experiences

• Hands-on background in prototyping, pilot runs, and production ramp-up.
• Management experience
• Confluence, Arena, Miro (Real Time board), Jira

Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide 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 and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker's benefits please view our company website at Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $135,000 to $150,000. (Applicable to California)

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For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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