Mechatronics Engineer — Space Manufacturing Automation

Airbus Ventures; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 10 paid

401K with employer match up to 4%

Disability & life insurance

Work goes to space!

Job summary

Solestial in Tempe, AZ, seeks a Mechatronics Engineer to design, develop, and support automated manufacturing equipment for solar cell and module production. You will integrate motion systems, sensors, robotics, machine vision, safety systems, and production tooling from concept to deployment.

This on-site role focuses on building scalable automation solutions, improving throughput, yield, and equipment utilization while collaborating with Manufacturing and Process Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, or related field.
• Experience designing, building, commissioning, or supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with motion control systems, sensors, machine vision, robotics, or industrial automation.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems.
• Ability to work across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary engineering teams and independently progress equipment projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Develop machine architectures, control strategies, and automation solutions for solar cell and module manufacturing processes.
• Program, configure, and commission automation hardware including PLCs, motion controllers, sensors, actuators, and machine vision systems.
• Design and implement equipment safety systems and interlocks.
• Support development of robotic handling, alignment, inspection, and material transport systems.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers and Manufacturing teams to improve throughput, yield, reliability, and equipment utilization.
• Diagnose and resolve controls, electrical, mechanical, and software-related equipment issues.
• Participate in equipment design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause investigations.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, specifications, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Support installation, qualification, and startup of new manufacturing equipment.
• Work with external vendors and integrators to develop and deploy production systems.
• Train technicians and operators on equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Follow safety requirements and contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

Skills

Automated manufacturing

Motion control

Machine vision

Robotics

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting electromechanical

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD software

PDM/PLM

Job description

Solestial in Tempe, AZ, seeks a Mechatronics Engineer to design, develop, and support automated manufacturing equipment for solar cell and module production. You will integrate motion systems, sensors, robotics, machine vision, safety systems, and production tooling from concept to deployment.

This on-site role focuses on building scalable automation solutions, improving throughput, yield, and equipment utilization while collaborating with Manufacturing and Process Engineering teams.