Staff Engineer - Mechanical

Rayleigh Solar Tech; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Staff Engineer - Mechanical to oversee manufacturing scale-up and lead the engineering team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, significant experience in manufacturing, and proficiency in CAD software. Join us in our mission to innovate solar technology and create sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in relevant industries.
• Expert in mechanical design and proficient in CAD tools.
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team through manufacturing scale-up.
• Design and review internal engineering project designs.
• Prepare progress reports and present to team or shareholders.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD proficiency

Electrical engineering principles

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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The Opportunity

Staff Engineer - Mechanical

Here at Rayleigh Solar Tech Inc. Our mission is to be the lowest-cost provider of clean electrons to drastically increase access to renewable energy and enable the green technology transition. Our company is united by our commitment to change the planet for the better. We push the boundaries of what's possible, our passion for deep tech to solve hard engineering problems, our insatiable curiosity that forces us to ask questions, and our relentless drive for excellence in everything we touch.

Summary:

Rayleigh Solar Tech is searching for a Staff Engineer - Mechanical to fill a pivotal role in scaling the next generation of perovskite solar modules. In this role, you'll push Rayleigh's manufacturing and mechanical design capabilities to the next level, overseeing an engineering team and taking ownership of critical scale-up tasks.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering team through and beyond Rayleigh's scale-up from lab to manufacturing.
• Provide input on top-level mechanical decisions related to facilities, equipment, testing, and product design.
• Design and review designs for internal engineering projects such as modifications to production equipment or custom jigs and fixtures.
• Take the lead in validating, procuring, and commissioning production and lab equipment, as well as developing standard operating procedures for this equipment.
• Communicate with suppliers, with the possibility of travel.
• Prepare progress reports and present them at all-team meetings or directly to shareholders.
• Represent the engineering team's needs and perspective in discussions about Rayleigh's long-term goals and direction.
• Build and maintain a deep understanding of all of Rayleigh's processes and be willing and able to fill in on a selection of processes if needed.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, higher degrees a plus but are not required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred, PEng eligibility required.
• 8+ years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably PV, semiconductor, thin-film display, or printed electronics industries.
• Expert-level mechanical designer, including but not limited to: designing in parametric CAD, using GD&T, creating drawing packages, setting and validating design requirements, anticipating potential manufacturing, assembly, usage, maintenance, and end-of-life issues, using FEA tools, iterating existing designs, and setting scope and timelines for designs.
• Understanding of and experience with electrical engineering principles, with an emphasis on power transmission, safety topics such as creep and clearance, breakdown voltages, and safety regulations, and ability to anticipate and design for interactions between mechanical and electrical components.
• First-hand contributions to a manufacturing scale-up process, including commissioning a manufacturing facility.
• Experience designing to standards and familiarity with product life cycle.
• Proficient in SolidWorks (or similar), AutoCAD (or similar), Excel, Microsoft Suite.
• Extensive experience in lab, workshop, and production floor environments, with a proven track record of safety and organization.
• Understanding of semiconductor physics, thin-film solar devices, and photovoltaic devices in general is a big plus.

A little bit about us

Rayleigh Solar Tech

Here at Rayleigh, we're commercializing the next generation of solar technology: flexible perovskite solar panels. Our company is united by our commitment to change the planet for the better. We push the boundaries of what's possible, our passion for deep tech to solve hard engineering problems, our insatiable curiosity that forces us to ask questions, and our relentless drive for excellence in everything we touch.

Are you interested?

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Diversity & Inclusion

At Rayleigh, we know that diversity makes a strong team. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for this position and we will never discriminate against race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, marital status or family status. Instead, we work to celebrate the things that make us unique and create an inclusive environment for all employees.

Don't meet all the requirements outlined above but still find yourself excited about this position and Rayleigh's mission? If you believe that you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to see your application!