Mechanical Design Engineer
Core
Design, procure, and install parts and assemblies for thin-film deposition and processing equipment to support the manufacturing of perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells.
Role type
Mechanical Design Engineer (Hardware/Equipment)
Builds
Vacuum chambers, process equipment, and assemblies for thin-film deposition and processing.
Domain
Renewable Energy / Solar Manufacturing / Materials Processing
Required skills
3D CAD design (SolidWorks), vacuum equipment design, supplier management, thermal and mechanical analysis, ASME Y14.5M dimensioning, machining/sheet metal/welding knowledge, formal document control systems.
Preferred skills
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS, prototype-to-manufacturing transition, 2D electrical schematic drafting (AutoCAD).
Technologies
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS
Responsibilities
Design components for vacuum chambers and process equipment; create drawings for supplier sourcing; perform thermal and mechanical analysis; install and troubleshoot assemblies; test assemblies in production mode; document findings and improve operating procedures.
Seniority
Mid-Senior (5+ years experience)