Job Description: Mechanical Engineer I Job Summary: The Mechanical Engineer will play a critical role in the research and development of leading-edge, industry-defining solar tracker components and more. You will lead our advancements in tracker product vision, innovation, enhancements, and improvements, as you drive our next-generation products and features. Working with all levels of management, engineering, and other departments, you will create and select state-of-the-art technologies and products. This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours. Key Job Responsibilities: Identify and contribute to mechanical, structural, and civil engineering product improvements, technology vision, and roadmap. Define needs and goals for new products in design, cost, and manufacturability. Provide recommendations on mechanical aspects of new concepts. Evaluate existing products and identify opportunities for improvements. Create concepts and preliminary designs for new products and product improvements. Prepare complete mechanical drawings using SolidWorks for fabrication of testable prototypes. Analyze and assess product concepts for customer needs, ease of installation, business cases, manufacturability, reliability, and safety. Contribute to the design review process and provide input on critical design decisions. Obtain components/supplies/equipment to support prototype assembly. Conduct preliminary OEM vendor assessment/selection. Analyze different materials, techniques, manufacturing processes, design tolerances, etc. Fabricate and tests new designs. Recommend best product innovations and concept designs to bring into the product line. Provide regular management updates. Create and maintain necessary documentation. Coordinate prototype fabrication by working with machine shops and other engineering teams. Participate in prototype assembly and revision. Define test scope/criteria and coordinate testing with other engineering teams. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering 3+ years of experience with SolidWorks 3+ years of design experience with structural components and hardware, gearing, and/or drivetrains 2+ years of experience thoroughly and accurately documenting design intent, analysis results, test results, etc. 2+ years of experience with electromechanical production machinery 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Office, 3D CAD and ERP 2+ years of experience defining and setup of tests and running experiments Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Structural component design, civil engineering and wind loading experience Design skills (e.g., FEA, DFA, DFM, design-for-cost, etc.) Experience working in a matrixed environment Background in product development Track record of delivering products Experience in the solar industry Knowledge of utility-scale PV plant design and construction Experience with Stage Gate Product Development processes Metal/steel fabrication experience Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team Knowledge in application of design-for-reliability Exceptional communication, organizational, prioritizing, time-management, and multi-tasking skills Ability to work across multiple organizations 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. #LI-JS1 At ARRAY, we believe in cultivating and inspiring leadership, teamwork and creativity among all our team members. These values not only contribute to the growth of those who work at ARRAY but their local communities as well. We hire the best people, give them every possible opportunity to learn, grow, and develop and reward them for their contributions. Join our team of hard-working professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional products and customer service while making the world a better place for generations to come.

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