Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Job Listing at Nextracker in Oxnard, CA (Job ID NX-357)

Description

Job Description:

In this role, you will:

• Utilize engineering principles in mechanical, thermal, and materials to provide solutions for electric motors, electronics, and high-power conversion packaging
• Work with a cross-functional development team to relay design and engineering intent and requirements
• Participate in new product and technology development and proactively guide design directions to meet product performance requirements.
• Interpret analysis results, provide physical explanations, and drive product solutions.
• Design and build prototype components and assemblies. Perform the tests, collect and analyze test data, and prepare reports explaining the results
• Develop structural, thermal, and environmental tests to validate your designs
• Model heat transfer, structural and electromechanical aspects of our products and perform Finite Element Analysis

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field with a minimum of 15 years of experience packaging power electronic components. PhD is preferred.
• A proven track record of designing and fabricating advanced high-power electronic modules and converter packaging
• A proven track record of designing the electric motor
• Manufacturing experience related to power module and converter assembly
• Exceptional SolidWorks CAD skills and mechanical design tools. Create and manage SolidWorks CAD models, drawings, and assemblies
• Proficiency in static/dynamic structural, modal, and thermal analysis using hand calculations as well as FEA software.
• Solid understanding of heat transfer and thermodynamics. Familiarity with high-temperature packaging
• Familiarity with governing standards and specifications related to electronic components and sub-systems
• Take a hands-on approach whether it be building a prototype or performing testing.
• Have strong problem-solving skills and are able to manage the workload of multiple projects
• Effectively communicate technical concepts, ideas, and knowledge to other team members, including mentoring junior members of the team
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Enjoy working on projects with diverse teams under tight timelines.
• Are proficient in 3D CAD, 2D detailed drawings.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter
• Are passionate about renewable energy
• Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.