Requirements: English
Company: GameChange Solar
Region: Madrid , Community of Madrid
GameChange Solar is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the booming solar industry. We are a leader in the solar racking and tracker industry with a dynamic and driven team passionate about changing the game in solar. Our products are designed to be the fastest installing and most cost-effective in the industry.
We are searching for an Applications/Presales Engineer ability to play an integral role in the success of the business. The Applications Engineer will work to support the efficiency of the R&D team by facilitating the redesign of existing parts for immediate evaluation. In this role, the candidate will identify potential issues, develop solutions, and design new methods and systems to reduce materials and labor time for assemblies.
A major benefit of this position is the proclivity to have FUN! The job is exciting, filled with creativity, destruction and puzzlement allowing the optimal candidate to improve systems through direct input. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work with complex multi-layered problems, analyze field project issues, troubleshoot through part design, and correct them in a timely manner. This is a prime opportunity with the advantage of creative, hands-on work which allow the candidate to expand their technical skills while contributing directly to new product development.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, adjust, and adapt technical and commercial proposals for structural systems, ensuring compliance with applicable local regulations and standards.
- Conduct detailed engineering studies, including structural calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), to evaluate system performance and feasibility.
- Analyze project sites and terrain conditions to assess the structural adaptability and ensure optimal integration with local environmental and geotechnical constraints.
- Develop mechanical and connection diagrams using CAD tools, in line with project specifications and client requirements.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, optimize designs, and support procurement and installation phases.
- Perform quality checks on vendor-supplied components, including First Article Inspections, and participate in the development of assembly and installation procedures.
- Support project planning, cost analysis, and risk assessment activities during the proposal stage.
- Ensure strict adherence to OSHA, state, and federal safety standards across all work environments, including field visits when required.
- Provide technical assistance during site visits, testing, commissioning, and system performance evaluations.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Applications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Highly preferred Systems/Applications - Mechanical field experience strong background preferred
- Experience in Automotive manufacturing, Steel manufacturing highly preferred.
- Computer aided design CAD software: Autodesk AutoCAD/Autodesk AutoCAD LT, SolidWorks SolidWorks for modeling and running Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on new design work
- Ability to read, create, edit and review prints
- Ability to perform tolerance stack up analysis using prints and the interactions of separate assemblies.
- Analytical or scientific software experience including simulation software such as MathWorks MATLAB
- Strong computer software, hardware and networking skills: MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Word)
- Programing experience, C Language or Linux, PCB testing and troubleshooting is a plus but not critical.
- Some construction, solar and knowledge of key trades and tools preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking skills and ability to work independently
- High level of integrity with strong emphasis on making and meeting commitments
- High sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize to meet required deadlines
Benefits:
- Hybrid telework mode
- Intensive working hours in Summer
- Health insurance for you and your family
- Flex benefit (food and transportation)
- 2 additional company given days on December
- Company variable bonus
- Office drinks and snacks