Staff Mechanical Engineer

4 Months ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and manufacture next-generation energy technologies. This role involves detailed design and development of products using polymers, metals, and rubbers, closely interfacing with PCBs and high-power electrical components. The engineer will collaborate with a global team, requiring clear communication skills to present ideas and feedback. Responsibilities include problem-solving for new product development, identifying and resolving root causes of field failures, and implementing cost reduction opportunities. The role focuses on designing (70%) and testing (30%) new components and products, managing projects within timelines and budget, performing CAD activities, conducting design reviews, and ensuring quality through design and comprehensive testing.

Must have:

In-depth knowledge of electro-mechanical product development
Experience with polymers, metals, and rubbers
Familiarity with PCBs and high-power electrical components
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving skills
CAD (3D & 2D) proficiency
Experience in design reviews
Failure analysis and root cause identification
Product testing (DVT) and test plan execution
Analysis of test data and design improvements

Good to have:

Component review and approval experience
Global travel for vendor site visits

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Job Details

Description

Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company and leading provider of solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging products. Founded in 2006, Enphase transformed the solar industry with our revolutionary microinverter technology, which turns sunlight into a safe, reliable, resilient, and scalable source of energy to power our lives. Today, the Enphase Energy System helps people make, use, save, and sell their own power. Enphase is also one of the fastest growing and innovative clean energy companies in the world, with approximately 80 million products installed across more than 160 countries.

We are building teams that are designing, developing, and manufacturing next-generation energy technologies and our work environment is fast-paced, fun and full of exciting new projects.

If you are passionate about advancing a more sustainable future, this is the perfect time to join Enphase!

About the role:

As a Staff Mechanical Engineer, you will be applying your in-depth knowledge and experience in electro-mechanical product development to the detail design and development of products that use polymers, metals and rubbers and which closely interface with PCBs and high-power electrical components. 

You will be working closely with team members across our global development team, so your spoken and written communication needs to be clear and effective in order to be able to present your ideas, your concepts and your feedback. 

You will be problem-solving on new product development, identifying and resolving root causes of field failures and implementing effective cost reduction opportunities.

What you will do:

Designing (70%) & testing (30%) of new components and products, sometimes as sole contributor but often as part of a team of contributors.

Manage assigned mechanical design projects, adhering to project timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards.

Perform day-to-day CAD (3D & 2D) activities and documentation.

Conduct periodic design review with mechanical teams & cross functional teams.

Reviewing and analyzing solutions to achieve the best outcome for performance/cost/schedule

Product testing (DVT) & Testing proof-of-concepts and prototypes for performance

Failure analysis and root cause identification

Component review and approval, including global travel to be on-site at vendors during pre- production stage.

Generating own (and reviewing others’) documentation, including concept proposals, analysis reports, component specifications, review minutes

Ensure quality by design.

Product testing (DVT) & Testing proof-of-concepts and prototypes for performance

Design and execute comprehensive test plans (Inhouse and external lab) to verify mechanical performance against design specifications, including static and dynamic loading, fatigue testing, environmental testing, and reliability testing.