{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"650aef84ce4ae8c91bc19e61","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/650aef84ce4ae8c91bc19e61","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/650aef84ce4ae8c91bc19e61","title":"Mechanical Engineer II - Sustaining","description":"Job Description:\nMechanical Engineer II – Sustaining\nJob Summary:\nThe Mechanical Engineer II – Sustaining will play a critical role in the development and support of leading-edge, industry-defining solar tracker components and more. Mechanical Engineer II - Sustaining will be given design ownership of components and sub-systems helping to drive to lower cost, increased reliability, and increased application. Working with multiple levels of management, engineering, and other departments, you will create and select state-of-the-art technologies and products. You will utilize tools such as computer aided design (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA), design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA), and failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA). This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours. Some travel is required. You will:\n\nKey Job Responsibilities:\n\nTake design responsibility for assigned components and sub-systems.\n\nSupport alternate design exploration for cost reduction, quality improvement, or additional supply purposes.\n\nLead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts on components and sub-systems.\n\nProvide clear direction to cross-functional teams with uncompromising drive to meet program targets.\n\nEngage departments across the organization to resolve resource conflicts, remove roadblocks, & implement risk mitigation.\n\nManage the process of scope definition and change control, including estimating and negotiations of program scope variations.\n\nReport status of assigned programs at various levels of the organization.\n\nCreate Design Requirements Documents (DRD) based on Market Requirements Documents (MRD) created by Product Management.\n\nCreate plans for component and system tests and interpret results to demonstrate designs meet requirements.\n\nRead and process engineering documents, including process design guidelines, manufacturing drawings, and engineering best practices guides.\n\nCreate design concepts using SolidWorks and analyze them for suitability using FEA, Tolerance analysis, FMEA, DFMA, etc. as appropriate.\n\nGenerate design history and design record documents in compliance with company requirements.\n\nWork with Mechanical Designers to create detail CAD models and drawings.\n\nDevelop timelines and cost estimates for development tasks and appraise management of performance to plan.\n\nWork with the Quality dept. to develop inspection and test plans for supplier qualification of components and sub-assemblies.\n\nAssess reliability, safety, performance, and risk of designs & methodologies; coordinate and communicate development schedules and compatibility or design issues throughout the team continuously.\n\nOversee testing and theoretical analysis of products to determine product safety and efficacy.\n\nDrive designs from concept through to production and on to full installed field support: developing all documentation to support internal and external customers.\n\nTravel to project sites, suppliers, labs, etc., as needed.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nQualifications:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering\n\n2+ years of experience developing mechanical components and systems for new products.\n\n2+ years of experience performing mechanical engineering hand-calculations\n\n2+ years design experience designing structural components and hardware, gearing and/or drivetrains.\n\n2+ years of experience utilizing FEA, DFMA and design for cost in the development of products.\n\n1+ years of experience defining design validation tests\n\n1+ years working in an environment with Stage Gate Product Development Processes\n\n2+ years of experience using SolidWorks\n\n4+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite\n\nAbility to travel in the USA and to locations around the world\n\nPreferred qualifications:\n\nExperience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA)\n\nHands on experience with product installation and field trouble shooting\n\nDevelopment and performance of Design of Experiments (DoE)\n\nAbility to effectively work on multiple projects concurrently\n\nExcellent communication and team building skills\n\nOrganizational and time-management skills\n\nExperience in the solar industry\n\nExperience in designing for corrosion control of parts\n\nExperience in varied manufacturing process capabilities to include aluminum extrusion, roll forming, sheet metal stamping, injection molding, casting\n\nAbility to work in a fast paced, smaller company environment\n\nAt 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.\n\nArray 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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Array Technologies","rawCompany":"array technologies","city":"Chandler","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-10T03:17:25.545Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-3027.00","title":"Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"mechanical-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mechanical Engineer II - Sustaining","description":"Job Description:\nMechanical Engineer II – Sustaining\nJob Summary:\nThe Mechanical Engineer II – Sustaining will play a critical role in the development and support of leading-edge, industry-defining solar tracker components and more. Mechanical Engineer II - Sustaining will be given design ownership of components and sub-systems helping to drive to lower cost, increased reliability, and increased application. Working with multiple levels of management, engineering, and other departments, you will create and select state-of-the-art technologies and products. You will utilize tools such as computer aided design (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA), design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA), and failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA). This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours. Some travel is required. You will:\n\nKey Job Responsibilities:\n\nTake design responsibility for assigned components and sub-systems.\n\nSupport alternate design exploration for cost reduction, quality improvement, or additional supply purposes.\n\nLead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts on components and sub-systems.\n\nProvide clear direction to cross-functional teams with uncompromising drive to meet program targets.\n\nEngage departments across the organization to resolve resource conflicts, remove roadblocks, & implement risk mitigation.\n\nManage the process of scope definition and change control, including estimating and negotiations of program scope variations.\n\nReport status of assigned programs at various levels of the organization.\n\nCreate Design Requirements Documents (DRD) based on Market Requirements Documents (MRD) created by Product Management.\n\nCreate plans for component and system tests and interpret results to demonstrate designs meet requirements.\n\nRead and process engineering documents, including process design guidelines, manufacturing drawings, and engineering best practices guides.\n\nCreate design concepts using SolidWorks and analyze them for suitability using FEA, Tolerance analysis, FMEA, DFMA, etc. as appropriate.\n\nGenerate design history and design record documents in compliance with company requirements.\n\nWork with Mechanical Designers to create detail CAD models and drawings.\n\nDevelop timelines and cost estimates for development tasks and appraise management of performance to plan.\n\nWork with the Quality dept. to develop inspection and test plans for supplier qualification of components and sub-assemblies.\n\nAssess reliability, safety, performance, and risk of designs & methodologies; coordinate and communicate development schedules and compatibility or design issues throughout the team continuously.\n\nOversee testing and theoretical analysis of products to determine product safety and efficacy.\n\nDrive designs from concept through to production and on to full installed field support: developing all documentation to support internal and external customers.\n\nTravel to project sites, suppliers, labs, etc., as needed.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nQualifications:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering\n\n2+ years of experience developing mechanical components and systems for new products.\n\n2+ years of experience performing mechanical engineering hand-calculations\n\n2+ years design experience designing structural components and hardware, gearing and/or drivetrains.\n\n2+ years of experience utilizing FEA, DFMA and design for cost in the development of products.\n\n1+ years of experience defining design validation tests\n\n1+ years working in an environment with Stage Gate Product Development Processes\n\n2+ years of experience using SolidWorks\n\n4+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite\n\nAbility to travel in the USA and to locations around the world\n\nPreferred qualifications:\n\nExperience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA)\n\nHands on experience with product installation and field trouble shooting\n\nDevelopment and performance of Design of Experiments (DoE)\n\nAbility to effectively work on multiple projects concurrently\n\nExcellent communication and team building skills\n\nOrganizational and time-management skills\n\nExperience in the solar industry\n\nExperience in designing for corrosion control of parts\n\nExperience in varied manufacturing process capabilities to include aluminum extrusion, roll forming, sheet metal stamping, injection molding, casting\n\nAbility to work in a fast paced, smaller company environment\n\nAt 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. 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