Job Description
We are seeking a creative and experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the mechanical structures team. You will be responsible for designing components for the flagship Horizon tracker, supporting a wider range of environments and addressing challenging site conditions while focusing on cost reduction.
ResponsibilitiesDesign mechanical components for the Horizon tracker.Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues discovered during pilot testing.Lead design from conception to mass production.Collaborate with suppliers to meet product specifications.Focus on cost control in high volume manufacturing.Test and validate designs prior to mass production.Essential SkillsProficiency in Solidworks or other CAD programs.Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design.Experience in sheet metal and casting.Expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM).Experience in test fixture design.Ability to conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and use Ansys.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with solar or renewable energy projects.Familiarity with Confluence, Arena, Real Time board, and Jira.Work Environment
The work environment offers a hybrid schedule with four days per week onsite and one day working from home, typically on Fridays. Lunch is catered twice a week. Engineers have a significant role in developing processes, and the environment is dynamic, allowing for creativity and innovation. The company values the input of its engineers and encourages a hands-on approach to design validation.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $67.31 - $88.94/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Fremont,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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