THE OPPORTUNITY
Cogenra Solar seeks to hire an experience Mechanical Engineer to join a team developing a new generation of CPV solar system.
ABOUT US
Cogenra is pioneering the area of solar cogeneration – the combined generation of solar heat and electricity from a single array. Cogenra systems have significantly higher rates of return than other PV-only or heat-only solar solutions.
Cogenra has many installations in the USA and other countries. The company is led by energy and solar experts, experienced semiconductor executives, and is backed by one of the premier cleantech venture funds, Khosla Ventures.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Specific Responsibilities
- Develop novel designs and concepts for a new CPV solar system
- Identify best practices in large scale CPV solar system deployment, and lowest cost installation solutions
- Design, and develop cost effective trackers for Cogenra module arrays
- Work with vendors and contract manufacturers to optimize design to cost for volume manufacturing
- Lead and drive engineering projects, including development of key suppliers
- Prepare mechanical drawings and assembly procedures
- Write technical specifications, design documents, test plans and integration procedures
- Develop and maintain product and system related technical documentation
- Participate in the development of Cogenra technology roadmap
Specific Skills and Experience Desired
- Bachelor or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering with exposure to high volume manufacturing and related production methods
- 5+ years of engineering experience, at least 3 years of CPV, CSP systems experience or 1D tracker design
- Understanding of solar array balance of system components and 1-D tracker design
- Experience with product reliability design and testing
- Good working knowledge of engineering materials and stress analysis calculations, Finite Element Analysis
- Expert with Solidworks, Have experience with FEA software
- Understanding of manufacturing processes such as roll forming, stamping, casting, welding, rapid prototyping, in addition to any other techniques useful in solving mechanical problem
- Hands-on experience with commercial solar installation, tracker installation experience a strong plus
- Strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- “Roll up the sleeves and dive in” attitude
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering with exposure to high volume manufacturing and related production methods
- Expert with Solidworks
- Have experience with FEA software like COSMOS, Lab View
- Ability to lead development of new concept from the very beginning
- Strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- “Roll up the sleeves and dive in” attitude
Compensation
A competitive compensation plan and full benefits along with stock options representing significant upside as the company grows.
