Prototype Specialist, Robotics

Planted; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental

Pre-tax commuter benefits

401(k)

Office lunches

11 paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Planted in Oakland, CA is seeking a Robotics Specialist to join the Integration Engineering team. You will lead hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly of robotic vehicle platforms, taking parts from schematics to production machines with strong autonomy and meticulous documentation.

As the role matures, you will iterate robot designs to tackle different solar deployment challenges, with up to 10% travel for field ECOs and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or trade school preferred.
• 3+ years experience in electrical-mechanical assembly.
• Experience with hand tools, drill press, mill, lathe, welding.
• Able to relocate to SF Bay Area and work in person 5 days a week.
• Strong written and verbal communication with technical teams.
• Forklift or heavy equipment certification is a plus.
• Track record of ownership and self-management.
• Experience with robotics development or energy systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and troubleshoot production and R&D robots.
• Source components, manage purchasing and inventory.
• Prepare assembly documentation and execute ECOs.
• Design improvements and field deployments up to 10% travel.
• Operate robots at local Bay Area R&D site.

Skills

Electrical-Mechanical assembly

Hands-on aptitude

Communication of complex ideas

Self-management

Documentation

Education

Associates degree or trade school

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

OnShape

Job description

Full-time - In Person

Oakland, CA

Energy is the binding constraint on human progress. Solar and storage are the lowest cost sources of new generation, but the conventional project delivery model has not changed in 30 years and deployment cannot keep pace with demand.

Planted is the execution layer between a parcel of land and a powered facility. We digitize sites, optimize designs, and deploy robots to build the lowest cost and fastest new power systems at the speed of manufacturing.

We’re expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators who want to accelerate that transition. Come take ownership of large parts of our product, company, and business development as we help power the world with 100% clean and abundant energy.

About The Role

The Robotics Specialist is a senior hands-on builder on the Integration Engineering team, responsible for independent electrical and mechanical assembly of Planted’s robotic vehicle platforms. You operate with a high degree of autonomy, taking builds from parts and schematics to a production machine. Your documentation, procurement, and attention to detail will be pivotal in scaling Planted’s robot platforms to meet the global energy demand.

As the role matures, you will continue to develop each version of Planted’s robots that are tackling a separate problem within utility scale solar deployment.

The salary range for this full-time position is $110,000-125,000 plus stock options and benefits. Pay within the range is based on candidate experience, job-specific skills, education, and work location. The target experience for the position is 3-7+ years

Responsibilities

• Assemble and troubleshoot Planted’s fleet of production and R&D Robots
• Component sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management
• Assembly documentation and Engineering Change Order implementation
• Technical design improvements
• Up to 10% travel to implement in field ECOs and technical maintenance
• Operate robots at local Bay Area R&D site

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience
• Associates degree or trade school preferred
• Electrical-Mechanical assembly (Automotive, Aerospace, Robotics)
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and succinctly to technical engineering and manufacturing
• Experience fabricating with hand tools, drill press, mill, lathe, welding etc
• Forklift or heavy equipment certification a plus - training available
• Hands-on aptitude, strong ownership mentality, and resourcefulness
• Located in the SF Bay Area or able to relocate, and able to be in-person 5 days a week with flexible starting times for commute optimization
• A depth of experience in one or more of the following areas: robotics development, energy systems, infrastructure, and hands-on field operations
• A track record of organization, attention to detail, and self-management skills to enable autonomy and success

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical panel building (Industrial PLC, Industrial Mobile Platforms, Aerospace)
• Strong computer skills, including CAD (SolidWorks, NX, OnShape), BOM generation, documentation, 3D Printing and task management software (Jira, Asana)
• A track record of organization, attention to detail, and self-management skills to enable autonomy and success
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, reduce reasonable risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge
• A note on qualifications: Many people only apply for jobs if they believe they can perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider equivalent combinations of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

Physical And Sensory Requirements

• 80% active work in an industrial warehouse performing mechanical and electrical builds
• The position will require intermittent travel to project sites to maintain and fix Planted’s fleet of robots

What We Offer

• 11 paid company holidays and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid in-office lunches
• Stock options
• Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 401(k)
• A chance to have an empowered, meaningful, and early role in climate

This Will Be a Great Fit If

• You want to solve challenging problems
• You are biased towards action and focus on the vital work that drives the most impact
• You prioritize the physical and psychological safety of yourself and those around you
• You are humble, embrace change, and deliver and receive candid feedback
• You are optimistic about the future and can make tough decisions to help get there
• You have high expectations and coach, develop, and make time to help others

Planted is an equal opportunity employer committed to growing inclusively, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. We look forward to hearing from you.