Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location
Bangalore | India
Job description
Power the Future with us!
SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), is a global leader in high-performance smart energy technology, with over 5000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of products installed in over 133 countries. Our diverse product offering comprises intelligent solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and complete home energy management ecosystems. By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, we strive to create a world where clean, green energy from the sun is the primary source of power for our homes, businesses, and just about everywhere we thrive.
Our R&D division is growing globally, and we are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team at the new R&D site in Bangalore, India.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be a key player in our India R&D team, responsible for developing and enhancing SolarEdge's next-generation solar energy products and technologies. Your expertise and leadership will play a vital role in shaping the mechanical design and optimization of our solar power products, ensuring their reliability, performance, and manufacturability.
What will you be doing - Lead the mechanical design and development of solar power products, including inverters, power optimizers, energy storage solutions, and other cutting-edge technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, product managers, and industrial designers, to translate product requirements into innovative and feasible mechanical solutions.
- Utilize advanced CAD tools to create 3D models, conduct simulations, and validate designs to meet product performance and compliance standards.
- Perform thorough analysis and testing of prototypes to assess mechanical performance, identify potential issues, and drive design improvements.
- Optimize designs for quality, manufacture-ability, testing, assembly/automatic assembly, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while adhering to project timelines.
- Participate in design reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior mechanical engineers to foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the team.
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless transfer of designs from R&D to production, resolving any design-related issues that arise during the manufacturing process.
- Support the product certification process by providing necessary documentation and technical inputs to comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's (B.E/B.Tech.) or master's(M.E./M.Tech.) degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 10 + years of experience in mechanical design and development, preferably in the renewable energy or power electronics industry.
- Working with electronics hardware/product engineers to integrate thermal considerations during product development.
- Conduct thermal analysis using analytical methods and/or simulations (CFD) for heat dissipation in Power electronics systems.
- Product testing to validate CFD/analytical models.
- Develop/manage vendors for thermal components like heatsinks, sheet metal etc.
- Hands-on Experience with heat sinks design/testing, enclosures etc. would be preferable.
- Experience in Thermal/FEA simulations Softwares like Ansys etc. would be preferable.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and experience with simulation tools for thermal, stress, and vibration analysis.
- Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes (plastic, extrusion, die casting and sheet metal) and assembly techniques for high-volume production.
- Demonstrated experience in leading complex mechanical design projects from concept to production.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations related to product design and safety compliance.
- Proven track record of meeting project deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
- Experience with solar energy products or power electronics design is an added advantage.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality power electronics designs from concept to production.
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving tangible and measurable results.
SolarEdge recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Our business success is a reflection of the quality and skill of our people. SolarEdge is committed to seeking out and retaining the finest human talent to ensure top business growth and performance.
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