Mechanical Design Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

PTO

Training

Career Progression

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design of next-generation solar modules and manufacturing equipment in Rochester, NY. You will lead the development from concept through prototype builds and production scale-up, applying SolidWorks and FEA to validate performance.

The role offers high visibility in a deep-tech solar start-up, with competitive salary, full benefits, PTO, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Mechanical design experience within product development, manufacturing, or advanced engineering environments.
• Strong experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience with FEA, structural analysis, stress analysis, or mechanical validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of next-generation solar modules, components, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
• Create and optimize 3D CAD designs using SolidWorks and other CAD platforms.
• Perform mechanical analysis, including FEA, stress analysis, and design validation.
• Develop prototypes, test assemblies, and improve designs based on performance data.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Fusion 360

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (BBBH271853) Rochester, New York

Salary: USD120000 - USD140000 per annum

Mechanical Design Engineer
$120,000–$140,000 + Full Benefits + PTO + Training + Career Progression
Rochester, NY (Commutable from Brighton, Irondequoit, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Fairport, Victor, Penfield, Webster)

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with looking to take ownership of innovative product development and play a key role in scaling next-generation solar manufacturing technology?

On offer is the opportunity to be an integral part mechanical product design for advanced photovoltaic modules and manufacturing processes, working on cutting-edge renewable energy technology while taking ownership of design, validation, prototyping, and production integration.

This company is a US-based deep-tech solar start-up scaling breakthrough photovoltaic technology. They are developing next-generation solar materials through advanced roll-to-roll manufacturing and perovskite technology, with the goal of dramatically improving solar panel production efficiency and accelerating the transition to cleaner energy.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for a hands‑on Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding engineering team. This is a high‑impact role where you will influence product development from early‑stage concepts through prototype builds, testing, and manufacturing scale‑up.

This role would suit a technically driven Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys hands‑on problem solving, working with prototypes, owning designs, and contributing to innovative technology within a growing company.

The Role:

• Design and development of next‑generation solar modules, components, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment
• Create and optimize 3D CAD designs using SolidWorks and other CAD platforms
• Perform mechanical analysis, including FEA, stress analysis, and design validation
• Develop prototypes, test assemblies, and improve designs based on performance data

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
• Mechanical design experience within product development, manufacturing, or advanced engineering environments
• Strong experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Experience with FEA, structural analysis, stress analysis, or mechanical validation

Keywords:

Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineer, Product Development, Solar Modules, Photovoltaics, Renewable Energy, Perovskite Solar, Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing, CAD, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Stress Analysis, Structural Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Product Design, Prototype Development, Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Pilot Production, Jigs and Fixtures, Tooling, Fabrication, Plastics, Polymers, Injection Molding, Composite Materials, DFM/DFA, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, Design Validation, Reliability Testing, Environmental Testing, Manufacturing Integration, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Supplier Coordination, Technical Leadership, Engineering Standards, Mechanical Systems, R&D, Product Innovation

Reference Number: BBBH271853