Mechatronics Engineer

SunPower is a global solar energy solutions company with a rich heritage of pioneering the best energy technologies in the world. Our solutions are unrivaled in terms of long-term reliability, efficiency and guaranteed performance, and our company is unmatched in terms of global reach and scale.

SunPower is seeking a bright, self-driven, independent thinking engineer to be part of the world class Modules R&D group at SunPower Corporation. As part of the team, he/she will be responsible the design and development of equipment designs for P-Series products and the products they produce. P-Series is a new manufacturing technique for making modules. This position will work closely with System R&D, Cell R&D, Reliability, New product integration and Global Manufacturing to implement new features and keep existing tools online in a fast pace environment.

* Help drive the next generation technologies of module manufacturing * Support deployment of new concepts, tools and processes in high volume manufacturing globally * Develop mechanical, electrical and mechatronic systems. Strong emphasis on hands on knowledge and intuition. * Equipment design for high volume manufacturing * Process and product development in a manufacturing environment * Communicate with and drive vendors/partners for component or equipment procurement * Enhance overall ability of SunPower to succeed in cost reduction projects, including opportunity identification, cost analysis, project planning, execution, and reporting * Makes implementation design decisions around new feature requests * Analyzes technical requirements with the team to gauge level of effort * Creates technical documentation for new features that can be easily understood by peers * Keeps abreast of new technologies * Work across departmental boundaries to form cross-functional teams per the requirements of individual projects * Strong communication and management skills – both written and verbal * Strong customer focused attitude

**Minimum Requirements:** * B.S. degree with 4 yrs of experience in Mechanical engineering or related engineering fields. Alternatively, M.S. degree with a minimum of 2 yrs experience or a Ph.D. with 0-2 yrs of experience. * Expert in developing new concepts and delivering a working solution on time and budget * Creative problem solver; able to adapt quickly to new priorities and changing environment * Ability to works on problems of diverse scope while staying on schedule * Expert level with mechanical CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks preferred) * Knowledge of mechatronics / automation systems and components * Hands on experience designing and assembling mechanical systems * Able to read and create electrical schematics * Motivated, self-starter – expect a startup environment * Ability to work both independently and with diverse teams * Proven ability and track record showing how to apply scientific problem-solving techniques * Willing to travel to and work at SunPower manufacturing sites and/or suppliers up to 15% of the time **Preferred Requirements:** * Experience in solar a plus but not necessary * Min 2 years hands on experience in an automated tool manufacturing environment * Demonstrated track record for project management and expedite new project introduction in a global environment * Strong communication, goal-setting, and project management skills * Ability to quickly process large amounts of information, assess critical path issues and drive timely to resolution