Mechanical Engineer I: Solar Tracker Prototyping

ARRAY Company; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Array Tech, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to contribute to R&D of solar tracker components and next-gen products in a fast-paced environment.

You will design, analyze, and prototype mechanical systems, working with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable solutions. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or higher, hands-on SolidWorks and structural design experience, and strong documentation and testing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience with SolidWorks.
• 3+ years of design experience with structural components and hardware, gearing, and/or drivetrains.
• 2+ years of experience thoroughly and accurately documenting design intent, analysis results, test results, etc.
• 2+ years of experience with electromechanical production machinery.
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Office, 3D CAD and ERP.
• 2+ years of experience defining and setup of tests and running experiments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contribute to mechanical, structural, and civil engineering product improvements, technology vision, and roadmap.
• Define needs and goals for new products in design, cost, and manufacturability.
• Provide recommendations on mechanical aspects of new concepts.
• Evaluate existing products and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Create concepts and preliminary designs for new products and product improvements.
• Prepare complete mechanical drawings using SolidWorks for fabrication of testable prototypes.
• Analyze and assess product concepts for customer needs, ease of installation, business cases, manufacturability, reliability, and safety.
• Contribute to the design review process and provide input on critical design decisions.
• Obtain components/supplies/equipment to support prototype assembly.
• Conduct preliminary OEM vendor assessment/selection.
• Analyze different materials, techniques, manufacturing processes, design tolerances, etc.
• Fabricate and tests new designs.
• Recommend best product innovations and concept designs to bring into the product line.
• Provide regular management updates.
• Create and maintain necessary documentation.
• Coordinate prototype fabrication by working with machine shops and other engineering teams.
• Participate in prototype assembly and revision.
• Define test scope/criteria and coordinate testing with other engineering teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Array Tech, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to contribute to R&D of solar tracker components and next-gen products in a fast-paced environment.

You will design, analyze, and prototype mechanical systems, working with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable solutions. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or higher, hands-on SolidWorks and structural design experience, and strong documentation and testing skills.