Mechanical Test Engineer

Nextracker Inc.

72d • $100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The San Francisco Chronicle has recognized NEXTracker (Nasdaq: NXT) as one of the Top Workplaces. Join our growing team! 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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)

Benefits

• 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
• Stock compensation eligibility for certain positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees