Product Applications Engineer

Nextpower Brasil Ltda; Sorocaba; Vor Ort; BRL 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nextpower Brasil Ltda is seeking a Product Applications Engineer in São Paulo region to validate new products and designs, and to qualify new vendors. You will collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure performance, manufacturability, and market readiness.

You will conduct Form-Fit-Function testing, build test setups, review specifications, and drive field-ready solutions for GTM launches while maintaining safety standards and documentation.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in product testing, NX product installation, mechanical systems, quality engineering, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with measurement and testing tools, including torque tools, Skidmore, 3D scanners, thread gauges, and calipers.
• Familiarity with Arena, Jira, SolidWorks/CAD systems.
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 lbs. and work in outdoor R&D field environments.
• Knowledge of Nextpower products is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• New Product Testing & Validation: conduct Form-Fit-Function testing on new concepts and prototypes; build test setups in R&D yard; evaluate notes and installation manuals; identify gaps and work with design engineers to resolve issues; perform safety evaluations and document results.
• Testing of Updated / Revised Designs: validate manufacturability and reliability; review drawings and specifications; test parts and assemblies; recommend improvements to instructions and notes.
• Vendor Qualification & Supplier Assessment: test first articles from new vendors; verify conformance to drawings and specs; travel to vendor sites for inspections; provide feedback to supply chain and engineering.
• Additional Responsibilities: support tracker installation sites; assist with test fixtures; coordinate testing priorities; update manuals; manage multiple projects under tight schedules; prioritize safety.

Kenntnisse

Experience in product testing

Engineering drawings & GD&T

Measurement tools usage

Arena/Jira/SolidWorks familiarity

Physical capability (40 lbs lift)

Knowledge of Nextpower products

Ausbildung

BA/BS in engineering or related

Tools

Arena

Jira

SolidWorks

3D scanners

Torque tools

Calipers

Thread gauges

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

Position Overview / Role Purpose

The Product Applications Engineer plays a critical role in validating the performance, manufacturability, and market readiness of Nextpower’s mechanical and electro‑mechanical components. This role ensures new products, updated designs, and components from new vendors meet Nextpower’s stringent engineering, quality, and installation requirements. By conducting Form‑Fit‑Function (FFF) testing, evaluating new design revisions, and executing vendor qualification testing, the Product Applications Engineer enables Nextpower to remain competitive, improve product reliability, and accelerate successful go‑to‑market (GTM) launches. This role partners closely with R&D Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Field Applications teams to resolve design risks early and deliver customer‑ready solutions.

Key Objectives

• Validate New Products: Ensure new product concepts and prototypes satisfy engineering requirements, customer needs, installation expectations, and safety standards.
• Test and Approve Updated Designs of Existing Offerings: Confirm revisions to existing components or assemblies maintain or improve system reliability, manufacturability, and compatibility with adjacent parts.
• Qualify New Vendors and Manufacturing Sources: Assess whether new suppliers can consistently meet Nextpower’s design specifications, quality requirements, and manufacturing standards.

Core Responsibilities

• New Product Testing & Validation Conduct Form‑Fit‑Function testing on new concepts, prototypes, and pre‑production assemblies to confirm alignment with design intent. Build representative test setups in the R&D yard to simulate installation and operational conditions. Evaluate whether product notes, installation manuals, and engineering requirements are sufficient and accurate. Identify design gaps or failure modes and partner with R&D engineering to resolve issues prior to GTM launch. Perform safety evaluations on new designs, verifying compliance with internal and industry standards. Document all test results through structured data collection, analysis, and professional test reports.
• Testing of Updated / Revised Designs Validate updated designs of existing products to ensure manufacturability, mechanical performance, and compatibility with system interfaces. Review updated drawings, specifications, and product notes for completeness and ability to achieve design goals. Test individual parts and full assemblies to confirm they meet functional requirements and installation procedures. Provide recommendations for improving installation instructions, product notes, or design features based on test outcomes. Replicate customer‑reported issues in the R&D yard and develop data‑driven, field‑ready solutions.
• Vendor Qualification & Supplier Assessment Conduct Form‑Fit‑Function testing on first‑article parts from new vendors to verify compliance with Nextpower specifications. Verify adherence to drawings, product notes, and specifications for dimensional accuracy and compatibility with adjacent components. Travel to vendor facilities for onsite inspections, test reviews, and pre‑production validations as needed. Provide structured test feedback to Supply Chain, Vendor Quality, and Engineering to support vendor qualification decisions.
• Additional Responsibilities Support R&D tracker installation sites by assisting with test setup, construction activities, and data gathering. Lead or assist in building test fixtures or partial product assemblies for evaluation. Coordinate testing priorities with cross‑functional teams and communicate status updates clearly. Review, update, and validate installation manuals to ensure accuracy and alignment with tested results. Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion under tight schedules. Maintain a strong commitment to safety during all testing, construction, and field activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product testing, NX product installation, mechanical systems, quality engineering, or related field; or a BA/BS in engineering or related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Hands‑on experience with measurement and testing tools, including torque tools, Skidmore, 3D scanners, thread gauges, and calipers.
• Familiarity with Arena, Jira, SolidWorks/CAD systems.
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 lbs. and work in outdoor R&D field environments.
• Knowledge of Nextpower products is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

Technical & Analytical

Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous testing and interpret results accurately.

Strong analytical skills for evaluating mechanical performance and failure modes.

Collaboration & Communication

Excellent communication skills for conveying technical results to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Proven ability to work cross‑functionally within dynamic teams.

Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to support field teams and address customer issues.

Execution & Project Management

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent test efforts.

Adaptability to evolving project needs, new technologies, and changing design directions.

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high quality standards.

About Us

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility‑scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data‑driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

We are Nextpower At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility‑scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data‑driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

We are Nextpower At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility‑scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data‑driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.