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 first-article builds, process validation, and root-cause failure analysis 

Scale-Up & Contract Manufacturing Transfer 

• Lead manufacturing handoff to MAI and CM partners 

• Develop and/or approve process documentation, training materials, and tooling packages 

• Act as technical manufacturing interface during NPI transition to ramp 

Quality & Continuous Improvement 

• Drive PFMEA development, yield tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives 

• Provide DFM/DFA feedback to design teams 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering 

• 5+ years of experience in robotics or electromechanical manufacturing 

• Strong hands-on manufacturing and test background 

Preferred Experience 

• Robotics or autonomous systems or factory automation systems implementation 

• Experience in new product introduction (NPI), pilot builds, and contract manufacturing transitions 

• MAI (Manufacturing & Assembly Integration) and contract manufacturing environments