Associate Design Engineer

Voltage Energy•Timberlake, NC

About The Position

The Associate Design Engineer is an entry-level engineering role supporting the design and development of Electrical Balance of System (EBOS) solutions for utility-scale photovoltaic projects. The position offers early-career engineers the opportunity to build technical skills in solar system design, code compliance, and cross-functional collaboration alongside experienced engineering professionals. The role supports drawings, calculations, documentation, and product configurations, while providing exposure to utility-scale solar design and manufacturing processes. The position works with engineering and cross-functional teams in the U.S. and China. Mandarin and English fluency is described as essential in the role summary for technical communication, design coordination, and project execution across global teams, although the qualifications section lists Mandarin as a plus and encourages candidates with strong Mandarin and English skills to apply. The work takes place in both office and manufacturing environments. The employee must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds and wear required PPE on the production floor. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; the company does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical field; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
0–2 years of engineering, internship, co-op, or related technical experience.
Exposure to AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
Basic understanding of electrical fundamentals and engineering calculations.
Willingness to learn NEC code and utility-scale solar design principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Mandarin language skills are listed as a plus in the qualifications; strong Mandarin and English skills are encouraged for entry-level candidates. The job summary describes bilingual Mandarin and English fluency as essential.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not provided.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds and wear required PPE on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

Internship or academic project experience related to solar, power systems, or electrical design.
Familiarity with PV systems or renewable energy concepts.
Exposure to manufacturing or production environments.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel, or other engineering tools.
Strong Mandarin and English skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing EBOS design solutions for commercial and utility-scale solar projects.
Support preparation of engineering drawings, layouts, and bills of material using AutoCAD and internal tools.
Assist in creating quotes for cables, spare parts, and replacement components.
Review construction drawings, single-line diagrams, and project specifications with guidance from senior engineers.
Support basic engineering calculations, including voltage drop, conductor sizing, and system layouts.
Help ensure designs align with NEC requirements and internal engineering standards.
Maintain engineering documentation and support version control of drawings and design records.
Provide technical support to Project Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
Assist in preparing technical documentation for proposals and customer deliverables.
Support value engineering efforts by identifying opportunities for efficiency and standardization.
Participate in design reviews and learn best practices related to manufacturability and installation.
Work collaboratively with engineering team members and support project execution activities.
Coordinate with Production to help ensure designs are clear and buildable.
Support quality and documentation activities associated with engineering deliverables.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within Engineering.