Mechanical Engineer I

Array Tech•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will play a critical role in the research and development of leading-edge, industry-defining solar tracker components and more. You will lead our advancements in tracker product vision, innovation, enhancements, and improvements, as you drive our next-generation products and features. Working with all levels of management, engineering, and other departments, you will create and select state-of-the-art technologies and products. This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
3+ years of experience with SolidWorks
3+ years of design experience with structural components and hardware, gearing, and/or drivetrains
2+ years of experience thoroughly and accurately documenting design intent, analysis results, test results, etc.
2+ years of experience with electromechanical production machinery
2+ years of experience with Microsoft Office, 3D CAD and ERP
2+ years of experience defining and setup of tests and running experiments

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Structural component design, civil engineering and wind loading experience
Design skills (e.g., FEA, DFA, DFM, design-for-cost, etc.)
Experience working in a matrixed environment
Background in product development
Track record of delivering products
Experience in the solar industry
Knowledge of utility-scale PV plant design and construction
Experience with Stage Gate Product Development processes
Metal/steel fabrication experience
Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
Knowledge in application of design-for-reliability
Exceptional communication, organizational, prioritizing, time-management, and multi-tasking skills
Ability to work across multiple organizations in a fast paced, smaller company environment

Responsibilities

Identify and contribute to mechanical, structural, and civil engineering product improvements, technology vision, and roadmap.
Define needs and goals for new products in design, cost, and manufacturability.
Provide recommendations on mechanical aspects of new concepts.
Evaluate existing products and identify opportunities for improvements.
Create concepts and preliminary designs for new products and product improvements.
Prepare complete mechanical drawings using SolidWorks for fabrication of testable prototypes.
Analyze and assess product concepts for customer needs, ease of installation, business cases, manufacturability, reliability, and safety.
Contribute to the design review process and provide input on critical design decisions.
Obtain components/supplies/equipment to support prototype assembly.
Conduct preliminary OEM vendor assessment/selection.
Analyze different materials, techniques, manufacturing processes, design tolerances, etc.
Fabricate and tests new designs.
Recommend best product innovations and concept designs to bring into the product line.
Provide regular management updates.
Create and maintain necessary documentation.
Coordinate prototype fabrication by working with machine shops and other engineering teams.
Participate in prototype assembly and revision.
Define test scope/criteria and coordinate testing with other engineering teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.