Description of Position
Mechanical engineer or exceptionally skilled technician required to handle numerous phases of development in novel solar-thermal technology. Position responsibilities include 3-D CAD design, prototype manufacturing and assembly, test-facility layout and construction, heat-transfer and fluid flow analysis, instrumentation specification and installation, data collection and analysis, application of knowledge of solar-energy markets, manufacturing processes, and installation requirements to product design optimization.
Excellent candidates will have skills and experience required to make sound engineering judgment related to design, construction, performance verification, optimization, and commercialization of solar-thermal energy systems and components.
Specific Responsibilities
- Execute R&D/engineering projects to develop designs for novel solar-thermal components and supporting heat-transfer and storage systems
- Execute analytical and experimental analyses to develop performance of key components
- Identify and optimize manufacturing processes and relationships with key suppliers to achieve low-cost high-volume manufacturing
- Prepare mechanical drawings, technical specifications, design documents, assembly and integration procedures
- Identify best practices in solar-thermal system deployment and low-cost installation solutions
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering
- 2+ years of engineering experience related to solar energy, heat-transfer or similar
- Proficient in 3D CAD (e.g. TopSolid, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, ProE, AutoCAD)
- Experience with experiment design, construction, data acquisition, uncertainty analysis
- Experience with product design for manufacturing
- Excellent interpersonal skills and attitude
Desired Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated expertise in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and solar energy
- Experience designing or experimentally validating energy conversion systems and components
- Demonstrated ability to take concepts from idea phase to successful product
- Hands-on experience with commercial solar installation
Characteristics of Excellent Candidate
- Enthusiasm for all aspects of engineering product development
- Strong analytical, design and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of heat exchanger design, thermal energy systems, heat transfer
- Strong hands-on fabrication abilities
- Self-motivated, independent thinker
- Thorough, attentive to detail and big picture
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to translate high-level project objectives to effective actions
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with candidate experience level
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person