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Array Technologies, Inc Senior Mechanical Engineer – New Product Development in Chandler, Arizona
Senior Mechanical Engineer – New Product Development (NPD)
Job Summary:
The future of solar is happening here and now, and it’s your opportunity to shine! We’re looking to you to play a critical role in the development and support of leading-edge, industry-defining solar tracker components and more. You will lead our advancements in tracker new product development of enhancements, and improvements, as you drive our next-generation products and features. Working with multiple levels of management, engineering, and other departments, you will develop and select 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 (FMEA). This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours. Some travel will be required.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Create Design Requirements Documents (DRD) based on Market Requirements Documents (MRD) created by Product Management.
Develop timelines and cost estimates for development tasks and appraise management of performance to plan.
Create design concepts using SolidWorks and analyze them for suitability using DFMA, FMEA, FEA, etc. as appropriate.
Work with Mechanical Designers to create detail CAD models and drawings.
Create plans for component and system tests and interpret results to demonstrate that designs meet requirements.
Oversee testing and theoretical analysis of products to determine product safety and efficacy.
Report status of assigned programs at various levels of the organization.
Generate all design review records and all required design analysis to support part/sub-assembly designs you are responsible for.
Develop design record documents in compliance with company requirements
Create documents and presentations supporting stage gate reviews.
Lead activities to optimize and drive the engineering process for new product development projects, plans or procedures.
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.
Travel to project sites, labs, suppliers, as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
10+ years of experience developing mechanical components and systems for new products.
5+ years of experience performing mechanical engineering hand-calculations
5+ 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 software
5+ years of experience defining design validation tests
2+ years working in an environment with Stage Gate Product Development Processes
2+ years of experience using SolidWorks
2+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
Ability to effectively work on multiple projects concurrently
Excellent communication and team building skills
Organizational and time-management skills
Experience in the solar industry
Ability to work in a fast paced, smaller company environment
At 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.