Associate Design Engineer

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Location: Chapel Hill, NC (onsite; collaborating with China-based teams)
Schedule: Full-time | Exempt

About the Role

Voltage is seeking an entry-level Associate Design Engineer to support the design and development of Electrical Balance of System (EBOS) solutions for utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) projects. This role offers early-career engineers the opportunity to build technical skills in solar system design, code compliance, and manufacturing collaboration while working alongside experienced engineers in a global environment.

This position requires bilingual fluency in Mandarin and English, as the role partners closely with engineering and cross-functional teams in both the U.S. and China to support design coordination, technical communication, and project execution.

What You’ll Do

• Support EBOS design development for commercial and utility-scale solar projects.

• Assist with engineering drawings, layouts, and bills of material using AutoCAD and internal tools.

• Support preparation of quotes for cables, spare parts, and replacement components.

• Review construction drawings, single-line diagrams, and project specifications with guidance from senior engineers.

• Perform basic engineering calculations including conductor sizing, voltage drop, and system layouts.

• Ensure designs align with NEC requirements and internal engineering standards.

• Maintain engineering documentation and support version control of drawings and design records.

• Provide technical support to Project Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Production teams.

• Assist with technical documentation for proposals and customer deliverables.

• Participate in design reviews and support design-for-manufacturability initiatives.

• Support continuous improvement activities within the Engineering team.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related technical field.

• 0–2 years of engineering, internship, co-op, or related technical experience.

• Exposure to AutoCAD or similar drafting tools.

• Basic understanding of electrical fundamentals and engineering calculations.

• Willingness to learn NEC code and utility-scale solar design principles.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Bilingual fluency in Mandarin and English required.

• Experience or academic exposure to PV systems, renewable energy, or manufacturing environments preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Entry-level engineering role with hands-on learning and mentorship.

• Exposure to utility-scale solar projects and advanced manufacturing processes.

• Opportunity to collaborate with global engineering teams in the U.S. and China.

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Company will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa, including without limitation, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability or similar immigration processes.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees thrive.