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Job Description:
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Senior Systems Engineer supporting the development of single axis solar trackers and other solar power plant equipment for power distribution, power conversion, inspection and maintenance. The ideal candidate is a talented engineer who demonstrates strong knowledge of systems engineering and mechanical engineering principles, analytical skills, system-level mindset, commitment to innovation, attention to details, and passion for the solar industry. This position is based in Hyderabad and will report to the Director of Systems Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Communicate with the Product Management team to understand the product needs and translate them into engineering requirements and design solutions.
Perform system architecture design, including functional block diagrams and interface definitions.
Develop and manage system level requirements from definition to implementation and verification.
Drive all engineering disciplines and work closely with manufacturing teams through the development cycle to bring the product from concept to mass production.
Create and implement test plans to bring up, debug, and validate designs to meet functional and performance goals with a focus on safety and reliability.
Own and develop system level modeling tools that will guide the product design and ensure that the product performance meets all customer and product requirements.
Support automation of design processes and tools to scale the business.
Gather, process, and analyze large sets of field data and factory test data to guide the investigation and resolution of service anomalies and improve future products.
Participate in system level design and process FMEAs to ensure design robustness, safety, and reliability.
Required Qualifications
BS or MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, System Engineering or equivalent.
7+ years hands on experience designing complex electromechanical products.
Experience with the full product lifecycle, from requirement definition to design, production, operation.
Experience operating in a multi-disciplinary and multi-functional environment
Experience performing trade studies and lifecycle cost analysis.
Experience writing requirement specifications, verification plans and test plans.
Strong eye toward safety, constructability, and system maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years experience in Systems Engineering.
Experience with CAD and FEA tools.
Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or other high-level general-purpose programming language.
Experience with requirement management process and tools (Jama preferred).
Experience with MBSE.
FMEA, root cause analysis, investigation of service anomalies.
Understanding of solar industry and mechanical tracking systems.
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation.
Together, were building the foundation for the worlds next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
We are Nextpower .
