Manufacturing Engineer – Inspection & Cleaning Robotics (Solar Industry)

Nextpower • Fremont, CA

24d • $130,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead the industrialization, assembly, and test strategy for robotic inspection and cleaning systems deployed in utility-scale solar PV plants. This role owns the end-to-end manufacturing process, from in-house pilot builds through scale-up and successful transfer to contract manufacturing partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in robotics or electromechanical manufacturing
• Strong hands-on manufacturing and test background

Nice To Haves

• Robotics or autonomous systems or factory automation systems implementation
• Experience in new product introduction (NPI), pilot builds, and contract manufacturing transitions
• MAI (Manufacturing & Assembly Integration) and contract manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and document end-to-end assembly and test processes for robotic inspection and cleaning platforms
• Establish station layouts, tooling requirements, work instructions, and quality control checkpoints
• Support early builds while working with contract manufacturers ensuring equipment, assembly line and process readiness for scale
• Manage functional, diagnostic, and end-of-line test procedures and test stations
• Lead first-article builds, process validation, and root-cause failure analysis
• Lead manufacturing handoff to MAI and CM partners
• Develop and/or approve process documentation, training materials, and tooling packages
• Act as technical manufacturing interface during NPI transition to ramp
• Drive PFMEA development, yield tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback to design teams

Benefits

• 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 www.nextracker.com.
• 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 $130,000 to $145,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level