Silevo, a wholly owned subsidiary of SolarCity, is a solar cell innovator and photovoltaic (PV) solar module manufacturer that has evolved the use of silicon for solar to offer cost-effective high performance solar modules. The company was founded on the principal that an evolutionary silicon solar cell technology can enable rapid acceleration of grid parity and widespread solar adoption.
Silevo brings together a strong team of innovators, disciplined semiconductor and solar factory operations talent, business executives, inventors and scientists with proven track records ramping products and revenues from the ground floor into billion dollar product lines and enterprises.
Job Description
Silevo is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer.
Responsibilities
Responsible for performing professional mechanical engineering research, design, development, modification, and evaluation in support of the company's solar capital equipment, automation and Integration of systems to meet factory process flow.
Generate and/or direct 3d/2d CAD layout/design activities and verify accuracy of final documentation.
Determine design approaches, procure parts, build assembly, FEA and conduct experiments, analyze results and provide recommendations. ]
Evaluate supplier capabilities. Set up/create PDF’s, ECO’s, CAD workflows, drawing and BOM templates to Silevo standards.
Expected to independently take initiative on research of new approaches
Requirements
BSME/MS in related field of discipline or equivalent required
10+ years of experience in the design of chamber vessels, complex mechanisms for vacuum, Atmospheric and wet systems for the capital equipment industries of Solar, Flat Panel Display and Semiconductor required
Design of chamber, actuators, Lifts, conveyor systems.
Applied designs for DFM to ANSI, ISO, UL, CE and Semi standards. Can take initiatives to explore new processes and materials. Plan the project with timing, resource and budget properly.
Expert knowledge of Autodesk ACAD, Inventor and PDM.
Independent problem solving for trouble shooting and improvement of design
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Effective verbal and written communication
Working knowledge of XP, MS Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Excellent customer service skills required
Benefits for Full-Time Positions
Competitive compensation with many positions incentivized
Paid training with the nation’s leader in solar power
Full benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance
Attractive vacation, sick and holiday pay
401(k) savings plan
Employee referral program
Eligibility to receive equity in the company
Career path opportunities for top performers
Job Application Methods Accepted Via Email (jedradaclark@solarcity.com)
