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    Jeff Horowitz
    Sep 03, 2021
      ·  Edited: Sep 03, 2021

    Engineer – Mechanical Design Engineer

    in Job Openings

    To apply for this position, e-mail a resume of your background and qualifications to:  Jobs.pl@nextenergytech.com 

    Next Energy Technologies (NEXT) is looking for an Engineer to work on the transition from R&D processing to pilot and production manufacturing.We are seeking highly motivated applicants who pride themselves on outstanding work. NEXT is a startup developing game-changing semi-transparent photovoltaic windows. Successful applicants can expect exceptional opportunities and an exciting work environment where excellence, creativity, optimism, and empathy are core values. Applicants should be driven by both innovation and aggressive milestones in a fast-paced atmosphere.


    Employment Type: Full Time


    Location: Santa Barbara, CA


    Basic Job Functions: The primary job tasks are based on the scale up of solar modules and developing new equipment for an R&D and Pilot Production scale environment


    Responsibilities:

    • Design, specify and install equipment for pilot and manufacturing processes

    • Establish equipment requirements and metrics based on device performance goals and production cost targets

    • Interface closely with Automation/Controls Engineers to fully integrate pilot and production equipment and processes

    • Interface closely with Mechanical/Design Engineers to prototype and develop precision coating equipment

    • Specify and configure vision systems both for automation and failure analysis

    • Write and execute detailed scope (SOW’s) for new equipment and processes

    o Define requirements and project scope

    o Implement novel processes on custom process equipment

    o Ensure smooth transfer to production staff

    • Work with various vendors for design, review, and implementation of new equipment

    • Rapid Prototyping

    • Develop and maintain mechanical system schematics

    • Train engineers, process technicians and operators

    • Supervise tool handoff from implementation to R&D to production

    • Manage data collection and perform and report analysis via statistical process control on a regular basis

    • Learn existing R&D process and work in cross functional teams to transition into manufacturing environment


    Desired Qualities:

    • Education: B.S. in Engineering or related discipline; M.S. in related area preferred

    • 5+ years experience

    • Experience with 3D CAD systems such as Autodesk or similar

    • Ability to read and generate mechanical schematics

    • Experience with motion control systems (motors, encoders, bearing types, etc...)

    • Ability to use basic hand tools and measuring devices

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • Must be able to work well and safely without close supervision

    • Must interface successfully with engineers and personnel of other disciplines


    Experience in the following areas is a plus:

    • solar, smart window, OLED, or battery industries

    • precision conveyance

    • laser processing

    • manufacturing equipment development

    • computer programming

    • Ignition and Allen Bradley and Omron PLCs

    • interfacing multiple pieces of production equipment with each other

    • window manufacturing

    • slot die coating

    • solution processed thin film coating

    • clean room operation


    Salary/Benefits: NEXT offers competitive salary and benefits


     

    Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Next Energy Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.



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