Mechanical Design Engineer
ePlaneAI
Assembly
Salary
💰 $68,266 - $91,021 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- The Design Engineer works cross functionally with Product Management teams to define, design, and release PV racking products for the solar market. Responsible for timely delivery of creative, sophisticated solar racking products that drive down installation costs and exceed customer expectations. Collaborate with customers and cross functional teams to define, develop, test, and commercialize high volume solar racking products. Develop/model product concepts and support project team through Conceptual Design Review. Generate and execute test plans for prototype and production validation. Optimize mechanical and structural performance via analysis and collaboration with partners. Work with manufacturing partners to optimize for manufacturing, automation, and assembly. Generate engineering drawings and tolerance analysis. Create and lead Critical Design Reviews for high volume production readiness. Troubleshoot product issues in the field and support documentation creation. Work with 3rd party engineering partners to obtain structural approval and interpret ASCE codes. Identify and justify VAVE and system-level improvements. Assist product management and sales with site visits, mock roofs and beta installations. Travel to SNR testing facility for validation and concept testing (~4-5 weeks/year).
Requirements
- BSME or equivalent and 4+ years experience in design engineering role Extensive 3D CAD experience required, AutoDesk Inventor experience strongly preferred Proficient in linear and non-linear structural FEA using ANSYS Demonstrated expertise in applying GD&T for tolerance stack-ups, datum strategies, and feature control Design experience with high volume manufacturing processes: aluminum extruding, die casting, injection molding, sheet metal Basic knowledge of electrical and PV systems (NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate Certification preferred) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to effectively communicate with all departments and levels Ability to travel domestically for validation testing and supplier meetings (10-15%) Google Suite experience preferred Hardworking, action-oriented, and results driven
