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Posted by: Aerotek Energy Services <mtuozzo@aerotek.com> on October 28, 2009 at 07:59:33. Click here to reply to this post via Email.

Contract / Temp to Perm / Permanent: Temp to Perm
City: Piscataway
State: New Jersey
Country: United States

Essential Job Functions:
1. Researches, designs, performs Finite Element (FE) analysis, and specifies tests of racking systems and mechanical assemblies associated with solar panels, inverters, and associated equipment.
2. Develops FE models and performs calculations to analyze and determine structural integrity, system loads and fatigue life.
3. Prepares documentation/report of analysis and margins of safety.
4. Investigates and resolves mechanical failures and recommends design changes as necessary using field reports, test data, and FE analysis.
5. Develops fabrication and repair procedures including testing requirements to ensure structural members or components meet specifications.
6. Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate feasibility, and cost.
7. Works with a team of engineers and designers to select hardware components, develop Solid Works models, develop detailed design drawings, and provide fabrication support to shop personnel.
8. Specify, perform and document wind tunnel testing and analysis.
9. Perform detailed check of other designer’s drawings for completeness and accuracy.
10. Collaborates work with vendors and personnel from other design centers on projects.
11. Develops weatherproof electronic packaging concepts and designs.
12. Attends meetings as requested, develops and delivers presentations to management as needed.
13. Supports the production/manufacturing of structure(s).
14. Understanding of Material science related to structural components and finishes to meet external environment applications.

Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
1. BS degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering from a ABET accredited institution MS preferred.
2. Min 5-7 years relevant experience
3. Experience working with structural engineering theory, practices and procedures (Code ASCE 7-05)
4. Working knowledge of Finite Element (FE) Analysis of mechanical structures.
5. Experience in techniques for mounting structures to various pole materials, sizes, and shapes.
6. Experience working with machining operations, joint design, and corrosion/galvanic compatibility
7. Wind stress calculations
8. Design for Manufacturability Analysis
9. CAD Experience using Solid Works 2007 to 2009
10. NEMA std packaging experience specifically NEMA 4 and NEMA 6
11. Hands on experience in working with shop tools to build prototypes.
Other Qualifications:
1. Effective communication skills
2. MS Office Suite
3. Can work independently and also as a team member with other engineers, production personnel or supply chain group.
4. Develop and deliver presentations to management as needed.
5. PDM Product Data Management for design documentation control.

Preferred but not required experience:
1. Solar panel mounting systems
2. Professional Engineer (PE) license/certification preferred
3. Experience in tooling design specifically for extrusions
4. Thermal analysis and thermal analysis software
5. Safety Agency Approval ( UL CSA CE etc.) design experience
6. Design, analysis or project experience for the Electric Utility industry and related codes, such as NESC.