Sr R&D Engineer (Solar Trackers experience necessary)

SENIOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

This is your chance to join the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business.

FlexRack by Qcells is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracking systems in the commercial and utility-scale solar mounting industries. Solar FlexRack also offers full services, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, and layout design services to address the actual site conditions of a project site. FlexRack has completed over 3.5 GW of solar racking installations in over 40 U.S. states, 9 Canadian provinces and across the globe.

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Senior Research and Development Engineer to work with our cross-functional business units to design and implement solar energy collection systems.

This position reports to the Senior Manager of R&D, or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as part of the R&D team developing new concepts and products
• Develop 2D & 3D models for concept validation and analysis
• Hands-on testing of prototype products for functionality, ease-of-use, and longevity
• Create detailed product design and fabrication drawings
• Create product testing requirements to validate design and longevity
• Assist with the creation of product installation and O&M manuals
• Develop and manage product FMEA and DFMEA
• Work directly with NREL’s for product certification
• Ensure that products meet industry standards and code requirements
• Redesigning existing products to enhance functionality or reduce costs
• Work with R&D and Engineering teams to resolve product issues
• Work as part of a cross-functional team with multiple departments on product related tasks.
• Meeting with business management, marketing, and the R&D team to discuss product requirements
• Presenting product designs to management and stakeholders
• Conducting market research and evaluating similar products and their functions
• Regular attendance, in accordance with the company’s attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, civil/structural engineering, or relevant field.
• 3-6 years’ experience in engineering or as an R&D engineer.
• Advanced analytical and mathematical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, structural, and/or electrical engineering.
• Solar industry experience and design experience preferred.
• Proficient with computer design software including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, RISA 3D or other FEA Software (Ansys, AutoCAD Inventor).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of wind tunnel analysis and studies and design codes including AISC, ASCE, AISI is preferred.
• Experience using CFD software is a plus
• Experience with design of engineered plastic components is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 50 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 10% as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

FLEXRACK by Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at[email protected].

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.