Senior Field Tooling Engineer — Lead Mechanic

Nextracker Inc.

Arizona

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Unlimited paid time off

Performance bonuses

Stock options

Job summary

Nextracker Inc. is seeking a Lead Tool Technician Mechanic to lead installation tooling and field tool-support programs across customer sites.

You will plan, deploy, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain tooling systems while translating complex technical data into practical field actions. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in tooling/field service with strong hydraulics, electrical, mechanical, and controls knowledge; willing to travel up to 100% and guide customers, subcontractors, and teams to

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, Maintenance Technology, or related technical discipline preferred.
5+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting installation tooling, construction equipment, industrial equipment, field service, equipment maintenance, or a related technical environment.
Advanced working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems, including the ability to read and apply schematics and technical documentation.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex equipment problems, identifying root cause, and implementing safe, durable corrective actions.
Experience independently leading technical work at active construction, manufacturing, industrial, or customer sites with changing priorities and limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Act as the senior technical resource for Nextracker installation tooling, tool-support workshops, and field deployment activities, resolving complex or unusual equipment issues with limited precedent.
Plan, schedule, and execute the delivery, setup, commissioning, calibration, relocation, and demobilization of tool-support workshops and related field equipment.
Diagnose and resolve advanced mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and controls-related problems using schematics, technical manuals, diagnostic instruments, and structured root-cause analysis.
Translate tooling schematics, product literature, service documentation, and safe operating procedures into clear field instructions and practical corrective actions.
Create, review, and maintain Job Hazard Analyses, site-specific safety plans, method statements, equipment inspection records, and other required EH&S documentation.
Lead field tool-support activities in partnership with owners, customers, subcontractors, construction teams, Field Operations, Engineering, Service, and Nextracker management.
Forecast tooling demand, construction schedules, site-specific requirements, staffing needs, equipment availability, and documentation priorities with management and cross-functional partners.
Provide technical leadership, hands-on coaching, and formal training to customers, temporary labor, subcontractors, and internal personnel on tool setup, safe operation, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation best practices.
Develop and improve preventive-maintenance practices, troubleshooting guides, inspection checklists, training materials, and standard work to improve equipment reliability and customer experience.
Capture field observations, failure trends, corrective actions, and lessons learned; communicate recommendations to Engineering, Product, Quality, Service, and Operations teams to support product and process improvements.
Maintain accurate service records, parts usage, tool inventories, calibration records, repair documentation, and customer communication in applicable systems.
Exercise sound judgment in balancing safety, quality, schedule, customer commitments, and cost when determining the appropriate course of action in the field.
Promote a culture of safe work practices and ensure activities comply with applicable federal, state, local, customer, and Nextracker EH&S requirements.
Perform other related duties and travel to customer and construction sites as business needs require.