Mechanical Test Engineer

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This is an in-person position based initially at our steel frame testing facility in San Leandro, California, then likely transitioning to our headquarters in Fremont, California.

NEXTracker seeks a creative and experienced Test Engineer for a position on the mechanical structures team. This engineer will be responsible for designing test plans and methodologies for evaluating steel module frame components to support NEXTracker’s goal of leading industry-wide adoption of steel frame technology.

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Develop and track testing programs related to steel frame technology

• Author detailed test plans and testing reports

• Work with external testing labs to perform tests according to test plans

• Research and design testing equipment and test rigs

• Evaluate and recommend consultants, equipment, and tests

• Perform minor fabrication work for use in exploratory testing

• Oversee NEXTracker test technicians performing experiments

• Provide input to product design engineers on frame design requirements

• Travel to consultant testing facilities and manufacturing facilities

• Participate in brainstorming sessions with the product design engineering team to identify concepts and designs for future improvements

• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues discovered during all phases of testing as well as Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA)

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

• Familiarity with IEC and UL testing standards

• Strong track record planning and executing testing campaigns

• Proficiency in using laboratory instruments, sensors, and data acquisition systems.

• Strong data analysis skills in excel

• Knowledge/experience with drawings, model and tolerance standards and application.

• Strong aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure analysis

• Practical knowledge of prototyping manufacturing process

• Must possess excellent writing and record keeping skills

• Excellent 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:

• Experience working in Solar, preferably in module or racking design

• Previous experience working for or closely with testing labs, preferably for solar

• Experience with LabVIEW

• Programming fluency in a data analysis application

• Hands-on background in test design, prototyping, and pilot runs.

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

• Fluent mandarin speaker

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 $155,000. (Applicable to California)