Job Description:The Systems Engineering Manager, based in Sorocaba, Brazil, will report to the Systems Engineering Director, based in Fremont California.  You will lead a multidisciplinary team in the research, design, and development of advanced software and other engineering systems, encompassing data science, structural/geotechnical engineering, and mechanical engineering. This role will involve collaborating with stakeholders across multiple departments to understand needs and/or opportunities to develop tools and processes that make design stages faster, scalable, optimized and automated. In this role you will ensure that NexTracker’s internal design procedures are fully integrated and at the cutting edge of engineering practices across multiple disciplines.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Drive development initiatives in data science, machine learning (ML), and AI to enhance the design procedures of structures, foundations, mechanical and electrical components.</li><li>Oversee the integration of engineering principles into tools for simulation, risk assessment, and design validation.</li><li>Collaborate with product and software development Managers to drive full software development lifecycle for engineering applications.</li><li>Mentor and grow a team of engineers and researchers across multiple disciplines (Structural, Geotechnical, data science, among others).</li><li>Leverage data science and machine learning teams to update design procedures based on data-driven decisions.</li><li>Allocate resources, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of projects.</li><li>Foster partnerships with academic institutions, labs, and industry stakeholders to advance research and development goals.</li><li>Work with product managers to translate business needs into technical requirements.</li><li>Liaise with structural/geotechnical/mechanical teams across multiple departments to validate models, tools and simulations.</li></ul>Qualifications:Education &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree  in related engineering fields (Civil, Geotechnial, Mechanical, Systems engineering).</li><li>3+ years of experience in systems engineering, engineering software development, and applied research.</li><li>1+ years in a leadership/management role overseeing technical teams.</li><li>Proven track record in managing the development of code-based tools for structural/geotechnical/mechanical analysis, or data-driven engineering solutions.</li><li>Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar for engineering software development.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Self-motivated with a focus on connecting people and teams to achieve collective goals.</li><li>Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams.</li><li>Fluent in english.</li><li>Experience in solar tracker design is a plus.</li><li>Master’s degree in related fields is a plus (Structural, Geotechnical, Systems engineering).</li><li>Publications or patents in relevant engineering domains is a plus.</li></ul>At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.<h1>Culture is our Passion</h1>

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Manager, Systems Engineering

Job Description:The&nbsp;Systems Engineering Manager, based in Sorocaba, Brazil,&nbsp;will report to the Systems Engineering Director,&nbsp;based in Fremont California.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will lead a multidisciplinary team in the research, design, and development of advanced software and other engineering systems, encompassing&nbsp;data science, structural/geotechnical engineering, and mechanical engineering. This role will involve collaborating with stakeholders across multiple departments to understand needs and/or opportunities to develop tools and processes that make design stages faster, scalable, optimized and automated. In this role you will ensure that NexTracker’s internal design procedures are fully integrated and at the cutting edge of engineering practices across multiple disciplines.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Drive development initiatives in&nbsp;data science, machine learning (ML), and AI&nbsp;to enhance the design procedures of structures, foundations, mechanical and electrical components.</li><li>Oversee the integration of&nbsp;engineering principles&nbsp;into tools for simulation, risk assessment, and design validation.</li><li>Collaborate with product and software development Managers to drive full software development lifecycle for engineering applications.</li><li>Mentor and grow a team of engineers and researchers across multiple disciplines (Structural, Geotechnical, data science, among others).</li><li>Leverage data science and machine learning teams to update design procedures based on data-driven decisions.</li><li>Allocate resources, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of projects.</li><li>Foster partnerships with academic institutions, labs, and industry stakeholders to advance research and development goals.</li><li>Work with product managers to translate business needs into technical requirements.</li><li>Liaise with structural/geotechnical/mechanical teams across multiple departments to validate models, tools and simulations.</li></ul>Qualifications:Education &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree &nbsp;in related engineering fields (Civil, Geotechnial, Mechanical, Systems engineering).</li><li>3+ years&nbsp;of experience in systems engineering, engineering software development, and applied research.</li><li>1+ years&nbsp;in a leadership/management role overseeing technical teams.</li><li>Proven track record in managing the development of code-based tools for&nbsp;structural/geotechnical/mechanical analysis, or data-driven engineering solutions.</li><li>Proficiency in&nbsp;Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar&nbsp;for engineering software development.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Self-motivated with a focus on connecting people and teams to achieve collective goals.</li><li>Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams.</li><li>Fluent in&nbsp;english.</li><li>Experience in solar tracker design is a plus.</li><li>Master’s degree in related fields is a plus (Structural, Geotechnical, Systems engineering).</li><li>Publications or patents in&nbsp;relevant engineering domains is a plus.</li></ul>At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.<h1>Culture is our Passion</h1>

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