Design Engineer Mechatronics Engineering
1st Avenue PowerSan Jose, California
Full Time
Posted January 20, 2026
$120k - $145k
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Job Description
The Mechatronics Engineer will lead the design, development, and validation of robotics solutions for solar energy sites, focusing on improving performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness within a fast-growing clean energy company.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, validation, and certification of mechatronic solutions for solar PV systems and sites.
- Oversee development of robotics platforms for panel cleaning, inspection, and vegetation management.
- Evaluate and adapt off-the-shelf solutions for project-specific technical needs.
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, and maintenance teams to define requirements, timelines, and objectives.
- Prepare detailed system designs to meet project goals and initiatives.
- Develop and oversee testing programs to validate concepts and designs in lab and field settings.
- Stay current with industry standards and regulations related to site needs.
- Support other engineering tasks and duties as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering.
- Proven track record of robotics development and design engineering capabilities.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams.
- Proficient in Solidworks with ability to create component and assembly models and drawings.
- Experience with Microcontrollers, ROS, Arduino or similar controllers and coding language for typical mechatronic applications.
- Experience with AI and Machine Learning in Mechatronic applications.
- Comfortable working in a high paced startup environment.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Compensation Package
Health Insurance with 100% employee premium coverage under a Gold-level PPO plan
Dental and Vision Insurance with 50% of employee premiums covered
Retirement Plan with a 6% employer match on 401(k)
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