Staff Mechanical Design Engineer - Clean Energy - Job at Generac Power Systems in Reno, NV

Company Generac Power Systems

Name Staff Mechanical Design Engineer - Clean Energy

Req # 63854

Employment Type Full Time

Shift 1st

Generac Clean Energy combines the speed and excitement of a technology startup with the resources and market power of an S&P 500 industry leader. Our careers offer boundless opportunity for energetic, mission-driven applicants who seek challenge and impact in a fast-paced culture of teaching, learning, and professional growth, developing solar+storage products and software for the clean energy revolution.

Join Generac Clean Energy as we drive to build energy solutions for a more resilient, sustainable world.

As a part of the mechanical group, you will be part of developing next generation clean energy solutions, accelerating our progress towards a sustainable energy future. You will play a leading role in the design, validation, and production of Generac's clean energy products, with an emphasis on innovation, manufacturability, quality, reliability, and cost.

Technical Responsibilities

As a Staff Mechanical Engineer your responsibilities will include:

Developing mechanical components and assemblies for next gen BESS
Designing, prototyping, testing & validating products into production / sustaining
Collaborating with the design studio, hw engr, mfg engr, quality, operations
Delivering solutions optimized for form, function, quality, cost, and experience
Ensuring solutions are manufacturable, serviceable, and compliant
Mentoring engineers and helping build effective processes
Solving electronic integration challenges related to:

Thermal management
Electrical isolation
Interconnects
EMI/EMC

Minimal Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with strong fundamentals
Minimum 7 years of industry mechanical design experience
Experience leading multiple products from architecture into mass production
Expertise selecting engineering materials for function, aesthetics, and compliance
Expertise in design for manufacturability, and design for assembly
Experience with validation testing, product reliability, and failure analysis
Proficiency in 3D CAD (Solidworks preferred, others accepted)
Proficiency in 2D drafting, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
Expertise in contract manufacturing, 6 sigma, inspection & measurement
Expertise in 4 or more mass production processes such as:

Stamping / sheet metal / welding
Textures & cosmetic part finishes
Tooling & fixturing
Injection molding
CNC machining
Extrusion
Turning
Casting

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Record of developing multiple quality products into production
Experience designing solutions for battery energy storage systems
Experience designing for automotive or NEMA/IP rated products
Experience with UL 9540A regulatory requirements and testing
Experience in rapid prototyping (3D printing, quick-turn mockups)
Experience with structural FEA and ability to perform simulations
Excellent written and oral communication with peers and leadership

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."