13 lead systems engineer jobs found in Fremont

Nextracker Job Description: About the role: We are seeking a highly driven and technically strong engineer to lead the deployment, optimization, and performance management of our TrueCapture Control System and Navigator software solutions across utility-scale renewable energy sites. This role sits at the intersection of controls engineering, data analytics, field operations, and product innovation. You will play a critical role in ensuring successful system deployment, maximizing site performance, and driving continuous product improvement. This is an opportunity to directly impact energy production outcomes while working cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Software, R&D, EPC partners, and customers. What You'll Do System Deployment & Optimization Lead end-to-end deployment of TrueCapture and Navigator systems across project sites. Configure site-specific control parameters and ensure seamless integration with onsite NX SCADA systems....

Nextracker Job Description: Industrialization Engineer - Pile Driving Equipment Overview : We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Industrialization Engineer to join our team, focusing on the industrialization of foundation equipment, specifically pile driving equipment. The role will involve collaborating with external equipment manufacturers to ensure that the design and production processes are optimized for efficiency, quality, and cost. This position is essential for managing the transition of new pile driving equipment from design to production and ensuring that the manufactured equipment meets our operational and quality standards. Key Responsibilities : Equipment Sourcing and Vendor Collaboration : Work closely with external manufacturers to ensure the design, production, and delivery of pile driving equipment align with our project requirements, timelines, and quality standards. Industrialization Strategy : Develop and implement...

Nextracker Job Description: About Nextpower Nextpower is a global leader in intelligent solar tracker and software solutions, optimizing solar power plant performance worldwide. Our cutting-edge technology and commitment to innovation drive the renewable energy transition. This position is a hybrid role (4x per week onsite) that will be based at our headquarters in Fremont, California. The Sr Thermal Engineer will report to the Director, Power Electronics Mechanical Engineering. Job Summary We are seeking a Sr Thermal Engineer that will lead the design, simulation, and validation of advanced thermal management solutions for power electronics systems encompassing conduction stacks, convection, and phase change techniques. What You Will Do: Lead thermal design, prototyping, and testing of power electronics enclosures and support systems. Work closely with cross functional teams and external partners to ensure project goals and schedules are...

Nextracker Job Description: Fremont, CA | Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Remote This position is a hybrid role (4x per week onsite) that will be based at our headquarters in Fremont, California. Nextpower seeks a creative and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a position on the mechanical structures team. This engineer will be responsible for designing components for the flagship Nextpower Horizon tracker to support a wider range of environments, more difficult site conditions, and cost reduction. Here is a glimpse of what you'll do: Develop mechanical components for Nextpower horizontal tracking systems. Oversee concept development, design, and engineering for new and existing products, with a strong focus on manufacturability, scalability, and cost optimization. Perform engineering work using CAD / FEA software to solve problems in mechanical / structural design, finite element analysis, design optimization, tolerance stack-ups, prototype...

Nextracker Job Description: Job Title : Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics Position Overview: Nextpower is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics to join our dynamic team. You will play a critical role in the design, development, and test of power electronics systems for Nextpower's innovative energy products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions while developing your skills in power electronics design with our world-class team of engineers and researchers. Responsibilities: Work in power lab to bring up new boards and test new products Lead PCB layout for power converters ranging from watts to hundreds of kilowatts. Build and maintain simulations and models used in our design process Lead new component selection and validation activities Maintain documentation for multiple product lines Responsible for design verification and certification activities Build...

Nextracker Job Description: Manufacturing Process Engineer Fremont, CA | Onsite Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead the industrialization, assembly, and test strategy for robotic inspection and cleaning systems deployed in utility-scale solar PV plants. This role owns the end-to-end manufacturing process, from in-house pilot builds through scale-up and successful transfer to contract manufacturing partners. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Process Ownership Define, develop, and document end-to-end assembly and test processes for robotic inspection and cleaning platforms Establish station layouts, tooling requirements, work instructions, and quality control checkpoints Support early builds while working with contract manufacturers ensuring equipment, assembly line and process readiness for scale Manage functional, diagnostic, and end-of-line test procedures and test stations Lead...

Nextracker Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to lead advanced AIdriven optimization initiatives for complex logistics systems. This role is responsible for designing, modeling, and solving largescale optimization problems that directly impact operational efficiency, cost, and scalability across logistics and supplychain applications. The ideal candidate combines deep academic rigor in optimization with handson industrial implementation experience , and can act as both a technical authority and architect for optimizationbased AI solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of optimization models for largescale logistics and supplychain problems (e.g., routing, scheduling, network design, capacity planning). Develop and maintain optimization formulations using Pythonbased modeling frameworks such as: Gurobi / GurobiPy Pyomo Select, implement, and tune appropriate optimization algorithms ,...

Nextracker Job Description: About Nextpower Nextpower is a global leader in intelligent solar tracker and software solutions, optimizing solar power plant performance worldwide. Our cutting-edge technology and commitment to innovation drive the renewable energy transition. This position is a hybrid role (4x per week onsite) that will be based at our headquarters in Fremont, California. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute test plans for robotic systems during the NPI phase to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and quality to identify and resolve integration and test issues. Design and implement scalable test fixtures, procedures, and automation for mechanical, electrical, and control system validation. Analyze test data, identify trends and root causes, and provide detailed reports with corrective actions. Drive DFT (Design for Test) and DFx initiatives...

Nextracker Job Description: RESPONSIBILITIES Product Quality Ownership * Serve as the technical quality lead for robotic and electronic products-ensuring hardware, firmware, and electromechanical integration meet Nextracker standards. * Partner with design, test, and manufacturing engineering to embed quality and reliability controls early in the product lifecycle. * Define, implement, and validate product test and inspection requirements across PCBA, harness, motion control, and sensor subsystems. * Support new product introduction (NPI) through DFMEA/PFMEA execution, control plan creation, and design verification test (DVT) oversight. * Validate and qualify test systems and automated inspection tools for functional verification of complex assemblies. * Drive product-level reliability testing (HALT, HASS, burn-in, and environmental stress screening) and feed results into design improvements. Supplier & Component Quality * Evaluate and approve suppliers...

Nextracker Job Description: About the position At Nextpower, we develop cutting-edge technologies to optimize utility solar power plants, transforming the way we utilize energy from the sun. Our commitment to quality and efficiency is paramount, and we are seeking a talented Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer to play a critical role in optimizing our production processes. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies to partner with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a smooth transition of new electronic products from development to high-volume production. You will work collaboratively across various departments, including engineering, sourcing, quality, and program management to analyze existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, yield, and overall product quality. Your key responsibilities will include collaborating with R&D teams to manage the transfer...

Nextracker Job Description: Nextpower owns the world-leading digital design and optimization platform which enables fully automated, AI-driven engineering for grid-scale solar. The Director of Software Engineering will lead the maintenance, development, and delivery of the next generation of cloud-based, integrated system engineering platform. This leader will drive software modernization, cloud-native architecture, engineering excellence, AI-readiness, and integration across globally distributed teams. They will ensure that the system evolves into a scalable digital platform for the full Nextpower product line. Technical Leadership & Architecture * Define the long-term technical vision and architecture for the platform, transitioning from standalone tools to a unified cloud platform. * Lead architectural modernization including microservices, event-driven workflows, shared computation engines, scalable databases, and high-performance optimization layers. *...

Nextracker Job Description: The purpose of this position is to lead the constructability & collaborate with Nextpower teams on new Tracker integrated work platform designs and current products. Turning complex designs into easily constructable (on-time) builds. If this is your wheelhouse, keep reading. The position is Fremont, CA office centric with field support (on-site training) integral. Field: You will provide the train-the-trainer (role) and the on-site constructability training with Nextpower Contractor on first-time (new tracker integrated solutions) builds. Details matter. This initiative-taking role will collaborate with our teams (research & development, documentation, product applications, project engineering, product managers, quality, tooling, and safety) for generating new installation manuals for new tracker integrated solutions and current product updates. You will orchestrate North America field applications personnel on "best...

Nextracker Job Description: Location Fremont, CA / Hybrid (4 days in office) About the Role We are looking for a Staff Technical Product Manager - Performance Modeling to lead a sophisticated PV performance modeling and simulation platform used to evaluate energy yield, system performance, and scenario-based outcomes for utility-scale solar projects. This role requires deep understanding of PV system behavior and performance modeling, combined with strong product leadership and technical execution skills. You will work closely with software engineering, data science, and PV subject matter experts to deliver a trusted, high-impact platform that supports internal teams and external customers in making critical design, commercial, and operational decisions. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Technical Ownership Own the product vision and roadmap for a PV performance modeling and simulation platform Define product strategy across use cases...