Mechanical Design Engineer - Advanced Frames

Job Description:

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

This position is a hybrid role (4x per week onsite) that will be based at our headquarters in Fremont, California.

Nextpower seeks a creative and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a position on the mechanical structures team. This engineer will be responsible for designing components for the flagship Nextpower 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:

• Develop mechanical components for Nextpower 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 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

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.
• Confluence, Arena, Miro (Real Time board), Jira

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

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