Sustainability Engineer

Job Summary OMCO, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is seeking a Sustainability Engineer in Phoenix, AZ, to support the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of electrical control systems used in utility-scale solar installations. You'll work with SunTrack and OMCO Star control systems for the OMCO Origin Tracker, combining hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and engineering analysis to improve products throughout their lifecycle. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges while collaborating with electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, and field engineering teams.

• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Schedule: 1st Shift
• Pay: $106,000 to $130,000/year
• Employment Type: Full-time / Salary
• Travel: Up to 10%

What You'll Do as a Sustainability Engineer

• Provide ongoing engineering support for SunTrack and OMCO Star control systems throughout the product lifecycle, applying electrical engineering principles to improve product design, performance, and reliability.
• Perform extensive electrical and firmware testing and validation to evaluate product functionality, reliability, performance, and compliance with applicable safety standards. Research emerging technologies and engineering methods to support product innovation.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, electronic, communication, and system-level issues across manufacturing, laboratory testing, and field environments, including problems involving components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and integrated systems.
• Conduct root cause investigations, analyze test results and failure trends, and develop corrective actions, engineering changes, and long-term reliability improvements.
• Maintain accurate electrical engineering documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, component specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), test results, investigations, and engineering changes.
• Manage the electrical engineering laboratory, including test equipment, tools, calibration, inventory, safety practices, and purchasing. Support hands-on prototyping, assembly, and laboratory testing activities.
• Develop and improve electrical and firmware test equipment, fixtures, procedures, and validation processes. Analyze manufacturing test data to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen product quality and testing efficiency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, software, electrical engineering, field service, and commissioning teams to resolve technical challenges and support product improvements. Travel occasionally to support troubleshooting, commissioning, and field failure investigations.

What You'll Bring Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, sustaining engineering, product development, manufacturing testing, or a related field.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems at the component, PCB, and system levels.
• Hands-on experience working in an electrical or electronics laboratory, including prototyping, assembly, and testing.
• Familiarity with electrical testing methods, validation procedures, test equipment, and manufacturing testing processes.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, component specifications, and technical engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical test equipment development, test fixtures, and validation methods.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to analyze engineering and manufacturing data, identify failure trends, and recommend improvements to products and processes.
• Strong organizational, technical documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage technical priorities, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements This is an on-site engineering position involving hands-on work in an electrical and electronics laboratory, interaction with manufacturing and testing environments, and occasional field support. The role involves working with electrical and electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, network analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNAs), power supplies, electronic loads, and signal generators. Work also involves using soldering and rework equipment, electrical test fixtures, data acquisition systems, engineering software, and precision hand tools for testing, troubleshooting, and product validation. Occasional travel of up to 10% may be required to support field troubleshooting, commissioning, and failure investigations. The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Virtual healthcare resources
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app Pre-Employment Requirements After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law. About MacLean-Fogg MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets. Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities. Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact careers@macleanfogg.com. #ind-exempt