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Nextracker Inc. · 8 hours ago

Systems Test Engineer

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Nextpower is a leading company in the energy transition, providing intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants. The Systems Test Engineer will develop and execute test procedures for product prototypes, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans and procedures for mechanical, electrical and control subsystems as well as complete system-level validation

Design and set up test fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems for lab and field testing

Conduct environmental, durability, reliability, and performance testing on prototype units

Participate in brainstorming sessions with the design engineering team to identify concepts and designs for future products

Perform and manage engineering work using CAD / FEA software to solve problems in mechanical / structural design, finite element analysis, design optimization, prototype generation, and fatigue analysis

Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues discovered during pilot testing

Occasionally travel to field sites to perform system-level tests under real-world operating conditions

Qualification

System-level product testingTest equipment proficiencySolidWorksMechanical failure analysisData acquisition systemsPrototyping manufacturing processWritten communicationVerbal communicationProject management

Required

B.S. or M.S. degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred) or relevant industry experience

5+ years of relevant experience

Experience in system-level product testing (mechanical/electrical/controls)

Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, load frames, and vibration tables

Familiarity with data acquisition systems and sensors (strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouples, etc.)

Toolsets required: SolidWorks, ePDM, FEA (ANSYS preferred)

Strong aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure analysis

Practical knowledge of prototyping manufacturing process

Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to travel on a limited basis domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred

Hands-on background in prototyping and pilot runs

Confluence, Arena, Miro (Real Time board), Jira

Benefits

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401(K) participation including company matching

Company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off

Generous discretionary company bonuses

Life and disability protection

Stock compensation

Onsite gym and locker room

Yoga classes in our Zen Garden

Snacks, weekly catered lunch, and beverages

Free Electric Vehicle charging stations for employees

Company

Nextracker Inc.

Nextpower™ (formerly Nextracker) designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants, innovating across structural, electrical, and digital domains.

Founded in 2013

Fremont, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

H1B Sponsorship

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