Tools & Fasteners Validation Engineer

Nextpower; Fremont (CA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nextpower in Fremont, CA is seeking a Product Applications Engineer - Tools to test, qualify, and validate tools, fasteners, and installation equipment used with Nextpower tracker products. You will collaborate with R&D Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Field Applications, and Installation teams to ensure compatibility, meet requirements, and enable safe, repeatable field installation.

Responsibilities include developing structured test plans, performing Form-Fit-Function testing,

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in product testing, mechanical systems, fastening systems, tool qualification, quality engineering, installation engineering, or related field; or a BA/BS in engineering or related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, product notes, fastener requirements, and installation documentation.
• Hands-on experience with measurement and testing tools, including torque tools, Skidmore equipment, 3D scanners, thread gauges, calipers, sockets, bits, drivers, and related installation equipment.
• Experience testing or qualifying fasteners, torque methods, mechanical joints, installation tools, or field assembly processes is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Arena, Jira, SolidWorks/CAD systems.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct tool, fastener, and product testing to validate design intent and installation requirements.
• Develop and execute structured test plans with clear acceptance criteria, sample sizes, and test conditions.
• Identify tool or fastener failure modes and installation risks before field deployment.
• Provide recommendations for approved tool lists, fastener specifications, and installation procedures.
• Travel to vendor facilities and collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed.

Conocimientos

Engineering interpretation

Analytical skills

Test planning

Field testing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Herramientas

Arena

Jira

SolidWorks/CAD

Descripción del empleo

Nextpower in Fremont, CA is seeking a Product Applications Engineer - Tools to test, qualify, and validate tools, fasteners, and installation equipment used with Nextpower tracker products. You will collaborate with R&D Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Field Applications, and Installation teams to ensure compatibility, meet requirements, and enable safe, repeatable field installation.

Responsibilities include developing structured test plans, performing Form-Fit-Function testing,