Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Fresno, CA

This is a full-time position, typical hours will be Monday - Friday, Morning to Afternoon.

BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC (BayWa r.e.) is a solar supply partner providing panels, racking, inverters, energy storage, and eBOS components to local, independent solar installers. We deliver a differentiated experience for customers and vendor partners through expert logistics and innovative solutions.

Our mission is to be the preferred solar and energy storage partner, and our vision is to drive stable, long-term adoption of renewable energy. We offer best-in-class products, dedicated support, and services that help installation companies work smarter and grow faster. Here, people come first — their ideas, collaboration, and commitment power our mission.

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for efficiently and accurately handling the receipt, storage, and distribution of solar panel products and related materials, using forklifts and other warehouse equipment to ensure the safe and timely delivery of goods to customers. The Warehouse Associate plays a crucial role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting the seamless operation of the distribution center, and contributing to the overall success of the supply chain by adhering to best practices in warehouse management and safety protocols.

This full-time, first-shift position supports the company's mission to provide high-quality renewable energy solutions by ensuring that all warehouse activities are conducted with precision, efficiency, and a focus on safety.

Compensation and benefits:

• The hourly rate for this position is $22-$23 per hour. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set.
• 401k with up to 5% Employer match
• Health Premium covered at 100% for individuals (for select plans)
• Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Group & Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
• Unlimited PTO
• 100% Paid family leave up to 12 weeks

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Counts, verifies, and manually unloads incoming orders and shipments.
• Manually picks, packs, and ships product/orders.
• Verifies and manually loads orders on outgoing trucks.
• Verifies and manually loads outgoing orders onto customer vehicles.
• Ensures safety and proper performance of helpers on company property, job site, and in transit.
• Consistently uses proper safety gear, including hard hats and steel toe shoes.
• Maintains neatness and cleanliness of warehouse.
• Maintains inventory in appropriate/designated storage areas in warehouse.
• Utilizes forklift for moving inventory.
• General yard and office maintenance to include cleaning and painting.
• Provides quality service to customers using clear communication skills.
• Knowledgeable regarding all company products and services.
• Performs delivery duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification requirements:

• Satisfactory driving record per company policy.
• Highly organized and self-directed.
• High level of customer service.
• Good listening, reading, verbal and written communication skills.
• Adept at problem solving, attention to detail, and time management.
• Proficient math skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to communicate and build associations with all levels within the organization.
• Basic technical skills for data entry, internal/external communications, etc.
• Use of handhelds for inventory and order management.
• Use WMS system for inventory and order management.
• To excel in this position, the person must be able to effectively perform all required duties. The specified requirements outline the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in carrying out these essential functions.

Education and/or experience requirements:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Forklift experience required; certification preferred.

Physical requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, touch, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Able to move 2,500 lbs with a pallet jack.
• Frequently and repeatedly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs individually and up to 150 lbs on team lift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Travel requirements:

• Willing to travel between 5% to 10% of the time.

ADA disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.