Principal Mechanical Engineer, Design and Manufacturing

Job Description:

Principal Mechanical Engineer, Design and Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The future of solar is happening here and now, and it’s your opportunity to shine! We’re looking to you to play a critical role in the development and support of leading-edge, industry-defining solar trackers. You will conduct research and develop components and systems to support our next-generation suite of products, and your designs will be utilized to mount and track millions of solar panels in the US and internationally. On our diverse, flexible, and cross-functional team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with multiple levels of management, engineering, and other departments to move your ideas through our product development process and into production. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provide mentorship and training to peers and junior-level engineers on design best practices, progressive die stamping fundamentals, product development process, supplier interface, solar field logistics, design optimization, and other topics as assigned

• Set the standard for the knowledge base of design for progressive die stamping, and are accountable for complete engineering programs

• Create design concepts using computer-aided design and analyze using finite element methods, forming simulation software, etc.

• Oversee and define test plans for design validation testing

• Interface with customers to understand needs and align with industry trends

• Collaborate with service personnel to measure and improve upon assembly practices

• Engage with suppliers to understand manufacturing capabilities and adjust designs accordingly

• Develop standardized procedures for evaluation and approval of third-party tooling designs

• Analyze components and systems for cost optimization and create should-cost models

• Use fundamental principles of engineering to analyze system trends using spreadsheets and other tools

• Perform competitive analysis, learn industry trends, and suggest design changes to suit

• Participate in trials of solar system component installations (periodic travel when necessary)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 10 years’ industry experience in mechanical engineering (or Masters’ +8 years or PhD +4 years)

• 10+ years’ experience in mechanical component design 

• 10+ years’ experience using commercial CAD modeling software

• 5+ years’ experience using commercial structural finite element analysis software

• 3+ years’ experience using stamping simulation software (Forming Suite, AutoForm, DynaForm, etc.)

• Sound understanding of fundamental engineering principles of statics, dynamics, and energy

• Demonstrated self-direction on projects and engineering tasks

• Ability to drive and manage change with designs, programs, and processes

• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD and any relevant professional certifications 

• Demonstrated creativity in problem solving situations

• Previous experience with solar tracker engineering

At Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business. 

Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.