Who We Are

Enstall is the world’s largest provider of rooftop solar mounting hardware. Solar installers have depended on us to secure more than 3.5 GW of solar annually on residential, commercial and industrial roofs. Our brands in the U.S. include industry leaders IronRidge and PanelClaw.

What You'll Do

Enstall is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer or a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join Enstall’s product development and innovation team, to design, develop and enhance its industry leading commercial and residential solar racking and mounting products.

Enstall is a fast-growing, industry leading company, developing products for the renewable energy industry for multiple solar business units. We are looking for hands on, creative, enthusiastic, and proactive people who will support our vision “A world with solar on every roof top” by developing exciting products and experiences.

In This Role, You’ll Be

• Working in an R&D environment within a dynamic product development team, you will be responsible for leading product development projects on new and advanced products as well as improving existing solar racking and mounting products.
• Working with project management, testing, application engineering, manufacturing engineering, sourcing, quality and other areas of the company.
• Generating and presenting wide ranging concepts to meet customer and business needs using brainstorming, sketches, quick mockups, simple CAD, and other techniques.
• Leading R&D efforts to develop and verify the best concepts using 3D CAD, fast prototyping, and cross-functional input.
• Creating production-level drawings
• Collaborating with suppliers on design for manufacturing strategies
• Applying sound processes to manage uncertainties including prototyping to verify fit, function, adherence to standards and defining test and qualification plans.
• Supporting and managing projects through regular project meetings, schedules, cost, and uncertainty/risk burn down.

What You'll Bring

• BS/BA in relevant engineering field (Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace etc.)
• 4+ years relevant work experience in an R&D environment
• Proven experience designing cost-effective, high-volume production methods. These should include many of the following: Extrusion, casting, die-casting, cold heading, and stamping using materials including aluminum, stainless steel, and coated steel (for 25-year outdoor life).
• Ability to meet with domestic and overseas suppliers.
• Strong component design, 3D modeling, and drawing skills, with a strong preference for SolidWorks.
• Hands on skills with shop tools and equipment, and measurement tools to build mockups and prototypes.
• Ability to assess usability, fit, form and function, and effect on product requirements.
• Strong understanding of the product development phase/gate process.
• Ability to use knowledge of manufacturing methods/materials to drive down costs in cost reduction programs.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills.

This role requires travel to project sites, to other Enstall US office locations, and interaction with a wide range of personnel and site conditions. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, crawl, kneel, and climb for extended periods, as well as use his/her hands to lift, handle, and feel various materials, components, and assemblies. Site visits often require the employee to climb ladders, spend time on flat and pitched roofs in extreme heat or cold, and understand and adhere to safety protocols for different situations. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Bonus Points For

• Experience developing and launching products for outdoor use requiring structural and electrical performance over the designed lifetime.
• Knowledge in Statics and Mechanics of Materials. Understanding and obtaining reaction loads and moments. Calculate stresses from loads applied and identify the full range of failure modes for a given product.
• Experience with solar product development.
• Strong track record in similar roles with a portfolio of previous work that demonstrates your abilities.
• Construction and building experience.
• Knowledge of UL requirements and product certification.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of your time, including occasional international travel.

Where You'll Be Located

This position is based in our Phoenix, AZ office and follows a hybrid schedule, with four days per week in the office and one day working remotely.

What We’ll Offer

We offer competitive compensation determined by each individual's relevant experience, skills, education and location. We anticipate the base salary for this position to be between $115,000 and $130,000 annually, if located in the Phoenix market. In addition to base salary, Enstall employees are eligible for either an annual bonus or commission, depending on their position.

In addition to a competitive benefit package, we offer team members perks such as paid time off (PTO), a long-term incentive plan, 401(k) match, development opportunities, educational assistance, 12 observed company holidays, paid parental leave, and a collaborative, inclusive culture just to name a few!

Who We Hire

Enstall is a global organization and places high value on creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunity for all applicants and staff. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at TalentTeam@enstall.com or by phone at 510-278-9353. Enstall will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.