Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

We are searching for a Mechanical Engineer or internship studying Mechanical Engineering, having or looking for systems/application experience. Knowledge of electrical systems and software/programing is a plus. Applicants from other industries, e.g., automotive, high-rise steel or bridge construction are also a plus. This is a prime opportunity with the advantage of creative, hands-on work which allow the candidate to expand their technical skills while contributing directly to new product development.

As GCS is a fast and steadily growing company, this position offers the ability to play an integral role in the success of the business. In this role, the candidate will work within the research and development team to identify potential issues, develop solutions, and design new methods and systems to reduce materials and labor time for assemblies. The qualified candidate will assist in designing, conducting, and analyzing tests for a wide variety of solar racking products. The candidate will also be responsible for conducting testing on prototype and production samples from vendors in order to verify manufacturing quality and overall unit performance.

Within this role, the candidate will help design components as part of new and existing structural systems based on education and experience in relation to: systems and applications, mechanical loadings, energy fundamentals/thermodynamics and solar technology. The candidate must be able to understand large scale utility solar installations and the fundamental principles behind their design. The candidate must also be able to read prints and make revisions as necessary during the design process. This position will also require the candidate to physically build and test concepts and designs.