Senior Mechanical Engineer- Sustaining

Array Tech, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Array Tech, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive the next generation of tracker products. You will lead mechanical design, RMAs and DFMEA/DFMA analyses, using SolidWorks and FEA to optimize performance, reliability and manufacturability.

Expect collaboration across management, engineering and quality teams to deliver robust components. Responsibilities include leading engineering changes, root-cause analysis, and creating design records aligned with MRD and stage-gate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 10+ years of experience developing mechanical components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead RCAs and redesigns to address field failures.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to meet program targets.
• Develop design concepts in SolidWorks and verify with DFMA/DFMEA/FEA.
• Create DRDs, MRDs and stage-gate documentation to support product roadmaps.
• Oversee testing and analysis to ensure safety and performance.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

DFMA

DFMEA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:Senior Mechanical Engineer - SustainingJob Summary:The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead our advancements in tracker product vision, innovation, enhancements, and improvements, as you drive our next-generation products and features. Working with multiple levels of management, engineering, and other departments, you will create and select state-of-the-art technologies and products. You will utilize tools such as computer aided design (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA) and design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA) and failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA). This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours. Some travel will be required.Key Job Responsibilities:Be assigned parts and sub-assemblies to lead responses to engineering change requests.Lead root cause analysis and related test requests and needed redesign to address field failures.Provide clear direction to cross-functional teams with uncompromising drive to meet program targets.Represent engineering in developing/managing the product road map for assigned product.Incorporate increased ‘design for manufacturing’ in existing or new part development.Report status of assigned programs at various levels of the organization.Generate all design review records and all required design analysis to support the part design.Develop design record documents in compliance with company requirementsCreate Design Requirements Documents (DRD) based on Market Requirements Documents (MRD) created by Product Management.Create plans for component and system tests and interpret results to demonstrate that designs meet requirements.Create documents and presentations supporting stage gate reviews.Read and process engineering documents, including process design guidelines, manufacturing drawings, and engineering best practices guides.Lead activities to optimize and drive the engineering process for new product development projects, developing operating strategies, plans or procedures. Create design concepts using SolidWorks and analyze them for suitability using DFMA, FMEA, FEA, etc. as appropriate.Work with Mechanical Designers to create detailed CAD models and drawings.Develop timelines and cost estimates for development tasks and appraise management of performance to plan.Work with the Quality dept. to develop inspection and test plans for supplier qualification of new components and sub-assemblies.Assess reliability, safety, performance, and risk of new designs & methodologies; coordinate and communicate development schedules and compatibility or design issues throughout the team continuously.Oversee testing and theoretical analysis of products to determine product safety and efficacy.Travel to project sites, labs, suppliers, as required.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline10+ years of experience developing mechanical components and systems for new products.5+ years of experience performing mechanical engineering hand-calculations5+ years design experience designing structural components and hardware, gearing and/or drivetrains.5+ years of experience utilizing FEA, DFMA and design for cost in the development of new products.5+ years of experience using 3D CAD software5+ years of experience defining design validation tests2+ years working in an environment with Stage Gate Product Development Processes2+ years of experience using SolidWorks2+ years of experience using Microsoft Office SuitePreferred qualifications: Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar disciplineAbility to effectively work on multiple projects concurrentlyExcellent communication and team building skillsOrganizational and time-management skillsExperience in the solar industryAbility to work in a fast paced, smaller company environmentAt 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.#LI-JS1