Senior Applications Engineer - Solar Tracker Systems

Array Tech, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness programs

Local market benefits

Job summary

Array Tech, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer III to define technical input for the tracker product offering through utility solar projects. The role spans mechanical, structural and electrical engineering in support of Array’s commercial activities.

The successful candidate will build customer relationships, translate needs into optimal solutions, and contribute to design, modeling, and documentation for quotes and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Aeronautical, or Electrical Engineering; an advanced degree is desired.
• Minimum of 5 years working in the engineering field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with mechanical or structural systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to effectively communicate technical information.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, interpersonal, and multi‑tasking abilities.
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team across multiple organizations.
• Ability to thrive within a fast‑paced, smaller company environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth technical knowledge of Array’s products, product configurations, and site application.
• Analyze and cost‑optimize projects for competitive positioning of the Array offer.
• Provide preliminary tracker and foundation designs and coordinate related design activities required to meet project needs.
• Develop expertise in proprietary engineering tools and processes.
• Determine technical requirements that influence a project design, including wind, snow, seismic loading, and corrosion.
• Support contract activities to ensure design requirements are met and Array specifications are defined.
• Provide timely feedback on questions and RFIs related to project or product design.
• Work with a geographically dispersed sales team to achieve industry‑leading technical sales support.
• Create and deliver technical presentations for customer meetings.
• Review details of Array’s quotes and pricing to confirm alignment with technical offer details.
• Manage personal workload and daily priorities within Array’s work tasking system.
• Prepare technical contract exhibits.
• Prepare Bills of Materials for the Array product offering.
• Prepare preliminary tracker system models considering mechanical, structural, or energy‑production performance.
• Supply technical documentation for sales activities, including responding to proposal packages.
• Deliver technical presentations related to Array’s products and features.
• Provide customer pre‑sales engineering support on‑site or at the customer’s office as needed.
• Build strong technical relationships at the customer level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Technical communication

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks

PVSyst

Salesforce

Job description

Array Tech, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer III to define technical input for the tracker product offering through utility solar projects. The role spans mechanical, structural and electrical engineering in support of Array’s commercial activities.

The successful candidate will build customer relationships, translate needs into optimal solutions, and contribute to design, modeling, and documentation for quotes and proposals.