Sustainability Engineer
About The Position
OMCO, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is seeking a Sustainability Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona, to support the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of electrical control systems used in utility-scale solar installations. The role supports SunTrack and OMCO Star control systems for the OMCO Origin Tracker, combining hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and engineering analysis to improve products throughout their lifecycle. The engineer collaborates with electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, field engineering, and commissioning teams to address technical challenges and improve products. This is an on-site, first-shift, full-time salaried position with a stated salary range of $106,000 to $130,000 per year and travel of up to 10%. Work includes electrical and firmware testing and validation; troubleshooting in manufacturing, laboratory, and field environments; root cause investigations; engineering documentation; and management of the electrical engineering laboratory. The role also develops and improves test equipment, fixtures, procedures, and validation processes, and analyzes manufacturing test data to identify opportunities to strengthen product quality and testing efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, sustaining engineering, product development, manufacturing testing, or a related field.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems at the component, PCB, and system levels.
- Hands-on experience in an electrical or electronics laboratory, including prototyping, assembly, and testing.
- Familiarity with electrical testing methods, validation procedures, test equipment, and manufacturing testing processes.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, component specifications, and technical engineering documentation.
- Knowledge of electrical test equipment development, test fixtures, and validation methods.
- Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate technical issues and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to analyze engineering and manufacturing data, identify failure trends, and recommend product and process improvements.
- Strong organizational, technical documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage technical priorities, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing engineering support for SunTrack and OMCO Star control systems throughout the product lifecycle, applying electrical engineering principles to improve product design, performance, and reliability.
- Perform electrical and firmware testing and validation to evaluate product functionality, reliability, performance, and compliance with applicable safety standards; research emerging technologies and engineering methods to support product innovation.
- Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, communication, and system-level issues across manufacturing, laboratory testing, and field environments, including issues involving components, PCBs, and integrated systems.
- Conduct root cause investigations, analyze test results and failure trends, and develop corrective actions, engineering changes, and long-term reliability improvements.
- Maintain electrical engineering documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, component specifications, bills of materials, test results, investigations, and engineering changes.
- Manage the electrical engineering laboratory, including test equipment, tools, calibration, inventory, safety practices, and purchasing; support prototyping, assembly, and laboratory testing.
- Develop and improve electrical and firmware test equipment, fixtures, procedures, and validation processes.
- Analyze manufacturing test data to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen product quality and testing efficiency.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, software, electrical engineering, field service, and commissioning teams to resolve technical challenges and support product improvements.
- Travel occasionally to support troubleshooting, commissioning, and field failure investigations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans.
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources.
- Virtual healthcare resources.
- Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities.
- Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
