Erthos is an energy technology company dedicated to providing the world's lowest-cost green energy. Creator of Earth Mount Solar™ PV, a revolutionary approach to utility-scale solar that dramatically reduces land and material requirements, Erthos has also developed highly innovative breakthrough technologies, as yet unannounced, that promise to change the way entire industries make and use clean fuel.
Erthos has adopted a highly focused, yet flexible strategy to introduce our products and services to markets around the world, beginning with the US. Our success relies on hiring the best and brightest people for every role in the company, and then collectively focusing them on our mission to deliver the world's lowest-cost clean energy to everyone on the planet.
For more information on Erthos - including leadership profiles, white papers, news articles, and details about how our technology works - visit the company website at www.erthos.com.
Position Overview
Erthos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Research and Development team at our Chandler, Arizona based facility. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on the cutting edge of utility-scale solar innovation, developing products that include novel mechanical systems for solar installations, autonomous cleaning robots, and associated systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, inventive engineer with a passion for value engineering and a desire to contribute to transformative green energy solutions.
Please note that this is a full-time, in-office position. As this role is critical in the physical design of our robotic and solar systems, candidates will need to reside within a reasonable driving distance from Chandler, Arizona and be physically in the R&D facility each day. Successful collaboration in this extremely hands-on environment requires a consistent physical presence with your team.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development: Design, prototype, and refine novel mechanical systems for utility-scale solar applications, including autonomous robots and support structures.
Lab Testing: Conduct hands-on testing to validate designs, ensuring performance, durability, and reliability under operational conditions.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Perform FEA to assess structural integrity and optimize designs.
Value Engineering: Focus on reducing cost and complexity while maintaining or enhancing product performance.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-departmental teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, and project managers.
Field Support: Occasionally travel to installation sites to oversee product implementation and gather feedback for design improvements.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mechanical product development.
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation.
Demonstrated experience with hands-on lab testing and iterative prototyping.
Experience working with manufacturing vendors to optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and performance.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Willingness to occasionally travel to installation sites.
Compensation and Benefits
Our base salary range is flexible, and compensation will be commensurate with experience. We are open to speaking with all levels of candidates who possess the aforementioned mechanical engineering experience. So, if you feel that you have the skill set and experience we're searching for, please apply!
Stock options in a growing company granted to all employees.
Annual bonus potential.
Erthos pays 90% of all medical, dental and vision insurance premiums for its employees and their spouse and Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).