Senior Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Solar Systems

Planted Solar; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Planted Solar in Oakland is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design machines, robots, and structures, leading the development cycle from concept through first build. You will work with a cross‑functional engineering team from varied backgrounds on challenging hardware projects.

The salary range for this full‑time position is $125,000 - $165,000 plus stock and benefits. Pay is based on candidate experience, job‑specific skills, education, and work location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
• Experience in industry in structural, mechanical analysis.
• Hands on aptitude and ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to generate ideas and execute them.
• Desire to work in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Ideate novel solutions from system level to part design.
• Design and develop automated equipment and mechanical structures.
• Own challenging design projects from conception to delivery and assembly.
• Develop system‑level requirements and inform product architecture.
• Develop structural and mechanical analyses.
• Oversee hardware through test and deployment.
• Develop and track project schedules.

Skills

Hands on aptitude

Idea generation

Execution

Desire to work in a startup

Experience in structural mechanical分析

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Job description

Planted Solar in Oakland is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design machines, robots, and structures, leading the development cycle from concept through first build. You will work with a cross‑functional engineering team from varied backgrounds on challenging hardware projects.

The salary range for this full‑time position is $125,000 - $165,000 plus stock and benefits. Pay is based on candidate experience, job‑specific skills, education, and work location.