Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Description:

Power the Future with us!

At SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), we're a global leader in smart energy technology, with over 3,000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of installations worldwide. 

Our innovative solutions include solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and AI-based energy management. We're committed to making clean, green energy the primary power source for homes, businesses, and beyond. 

With the growing demand for electricity, the need for smart, clean energy sources is constantly rising. SolarEdge offers amazing opportunities to develop your skills in a multidisciplinary environment, covering everything from research and development to production and customer supply. Work with talented colleagues, tackle exciting challenges, and help create a sustainable future in an industry that's always evolving and innovating. Join us and be part of a company that values creativity, agility, and impactful work. 

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of mechanical components and systems for our diverse product line, focusing on innovation and manufacturability. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop robust and reliable mechanical solutions for electronic packaging, particularly for high-power outdoor products, considering thermal management, environmental protection, and manufacturability.
• Design components optimized for various manufacturing processes, including plastic injection molding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on the mechanical integration of printed circuit boards (PCBs) within product enclosures.
• Create and maintain detailed production documentation, including mechanical drawings, assembly instructions, and PCB layouts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Review First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, analyze results, and approve parts for mass production, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Perform engineering calculations (e.g., stress analysis, heat transfer analysis, magnetic simulations, dynamic analysis) to validate designs and ensure performance requirements are met.
• Participate in design reviews, contribute to problem-solving, and drive continuous improvement in design processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, manufacturing, and testing, to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Contribute to the validation, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical components and systems throughout the product development lifecycle.

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 6 years of proven experience in mechanical design and development.
• Demonstrated experience in designing for manufacturability (DFM) with a strong understanding of mass production processes.
• Preferred: Experience in designing components for plastic injection molding, die casting, extrusion, and metal forming.
• Preferred: Experience in the mechanical integration of PCBs within electronic enclosures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform engineering calculations and simulations.
• Proficiency in CAD software (specify preferred software, e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, etc.).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• A passion for renewable energy and a commitment to sustainability