Principal Mechanical Engineer

Arraytechinc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits and wellness programs

Job summary

A leading solar technology firm is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to develop innovative solar tracker products in Chandler, AZ. The role requires extensive design experience, particularly in electromechanical systems, and involves managing product evolution from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SolidWorks, experience in the solar industry, and excellent leadership skills for mentoring junior engineers. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience with electromechanical equipment.
• Experience in the solar industry is a must.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation in developing next generation solar tracker products.
• Manage design reviews and critical design decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

FMEA

DFA

DFM

SolidWorks design

FEA using SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering Certification

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer page is loaded## Principal Mechanical Engineerlocations: Chandlertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-100681**Job Description:****Principal Mechanical Engineer****Job Summary:**The Principal Mechanical Engineer will develop next generation solar tracker products with emphasis on innovation. This position includes working with all levels of management, engineering, and other departments to create and select next generation technologies and products. This position is full-time and exempt. Location of this position is in Chandler, AZ.**Key Job Responsibilities:*** Thought leader on mechanical engineering product improvements, technology vision, and roadmaps.* Ensure that product evolution and innovation meet customer needs and remains ahead of market trends and competition.* New product development owning parts and assemblies from concept through production implementation.* Vetting product concepts for customer needs, ease of installation, business cases, manufacturability, reliability, and safety.* Lead design review process and approve critical design decisions.* Obtain components/supplies/equipment to support prototype assembly and conduct preliminary OEM vendor assessment/selection.* Analyze different materials, techniques, manufacturing processes, design tolerances, and other factors in the developmental process.* Manage fabrication and testing of new designs.* Select the best product innovation and concept designs to bring into the product line.* Provide technical leadership for key engineering projects.* Provide regular updates to management.* Work cross-functionally with other engineering teams and company departments to achieve company goals.* Create and maintain necessary documentation for program success.* Perform competitive analyses.* Work with customer facing departments to ensure that customer feedback and experience is accounted for in product improvements.* Mentor junior engineers.**Qualifications:*** 10+ Years design experience designing electromechanical equipment with structural components, gearing, and/or drivetrains.* Design skills such as FMEA, DFA, DFM, design for cost.* Design experience using SolidWorks.* FEA experience using SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS.* Direct experience in solar industry.* Must be able to thoroughly and accurately document design intent, analysis results, test results, etc., in written form.* Must have good organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.* Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.* Must communicate effectively with engineers, drafters, and others within the company.* Experience working in a matrixed environment, interfacing with high-level internal and external leadership.* Experience defining and setting up tests to validate designs.**Preferred qualifications:*** Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.* Professional Engineering Certification.* Experience with structural components applied with civil engineering experience and wind loading.* Experience with Stage Gate Product Development ProcessesAt Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business.***Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.***