Space-Grade Mechatronics Engineer – Automation & Robotics

Solestial, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision on day one

Vacation and holidays: 15/5/10

401K with 4% match

Disability and life insurance

Space-ready manufacturing

Job summary

Solestial, Inc. in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to design, develop, and support automated manufacturing equipment for solar cells and panels, collaborating with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Product Development teams.

You will integrate motion systems, sensors, robotics, machine vision, and safety systems, and you will support both new equipment development and continuous improvement of existing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment design, build, or support.
• Experience with motion control systems, sensors, machine vision or robotics.
• Ability to work across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams and 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

Motion control systems

Sensors

Machine vision

Robotics

Industrial automation

Electromechanical troubleshooting

Education

BSc in Mechatronics / Automation

Tools

PLC programming

CAD software

Job description

Solestial, Inc. in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to design, develop, and support automated manufacturing equipment for solar cells and panels, collaborating with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Product Development teams.

You will integrate motion systems, sensors, robotics, machine vision, and safety systems, and you will support both new equipment development and continuous improvement of existing tools.