Senior Mechanical Engineer | Solar Design & CAD Leader

RSS.; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Innovations is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop, analyze, validate, and improve mechanical designs for our solar and industrial projects. You will collaborate with manufacturing, customers, and vendors to drive cost reduction, reliability, and performance through design optimization and engineering change management.

The role requires 10+ years CAD modeling experience with SolidWorks or Inventor and 6+ years in utility or commercial-scale solar design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 4+ years’ professional work experience in 3D modeling with CAD programs such as SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Understanding of design drawings such as schematics and shop drawings.
• Solid understanding of design for manufacturing concepts.
• Engineer-In-Training Certification and/or Professional Engineer license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope and design specifications and participate in design kickoff meetings.
• Create detailed 2D & 3D mechanical designs based on internal/external drawings, specifications, and product requirements.
• Coordinate with the manufacturing team regarding capabilities and best practices for manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain departmental work instructions and procedures to implement best practices and ensure quality.

Skills

3D modeling

Design for manufacturing

Engineering change management

Documentation

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree

Engineer-In-Training certification/PE preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Construction Innovations is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop, analyze, validate, and improve mechanical designs for our solar and industrial projects. You will collaborate with manufacturing, customers, and vendors to drive cost reduction, reliability, and performance through design optimization and engineering change management.

The role requires 10+ years CAD modeling experience with SolidWorks or Inventor and 6+ years in utility or commercial-scale solar design.