MECHANICAL PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER
Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams to identify
and develop new products for SolarCity
* Perform mechanical, structural, seismic, and wind-load analysis
* Prepare detailed 3D CAD models in SolidWorks
* Prepare detailed design documentation including dimensioned
part drawings, Bills of Materials, assembly procedures, and test procedures
* Execute prototyping, testing, and product design revisions
* Identify, understand, and secure required certifications
* Identify and manage suppliers, fabricators, tooling companies,
and vendors
Requirements
* BS in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or other relevant
engineering discipline
* Thorough and hands-on understanding of engineering principles
and the ability to implement them into viable products
* 2 - 5 years experience designing products that have been manufactured
* Deep knowledge of SolidWorks
About SolarCity
Headquartered in Foster City, CA, SolarCity matches advanced solar
power technology with a suite of installation and ancillary energy
services. The company's comprehensive offering removes the technical,
regulatory, and financing barriers to solar power and energy
efficiency, helping customers make smart clean energy choices that
save money. Boasting a team with more than 20 years of experience in
solar systems design and installation, and a proven track record of
bringing new technologies to market, SolarCity is uniquely positioned
to make solar power a practical choice for home owners and
businesses. <http://www.solarcity.com/>www.solarcity.com.
Please send a resume, cover letter, and examples of past work to
<mailto:jobs@solarcity.com>jobs@solarcity.com.
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