Mechanical Test Engineer

Job description

The San Francisco Chronicle has recognized NEXTracker (Nasdaq: NXT) as one of the Top Workplaces. Join our growing team! This is an in-person position based initially at our steel frame testing facility in San Leandro, California, then likely transitioning to our headquarters in Fremont, California. NEXTracker seeks a creative and experienced Test Engineer for a position on the mechanical structures team. This engineer will be responsible for designing test plans and methodologies for evaluating steel module frame components to support NEXTracker’s goal of leading industry-wide adoption of steel frame technology. Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do: - Develop and track testing programs related to steel frame technology - Author detailed test plans and testing reports - Work with external testing labs to perform tests according to test plans - Research and design testing equipment and test rigs - Evaluate and recommend consultants, equipment, and tests - Perform minor fabrication work for use in exploratory testing - Oversee NEXTracker test technicians performing experiments - Provide input to product design engineers on frame design requirements - Travel to consultant testing facil...