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Tandem PV · 1 month ago

Mechatronic Engineer

San Jose

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Tandem PV is a company dedicated to building a more sustainable world through innovative solar technology. The Mechatronic Engineer will tackle engineering challenges across hardware, software, and system integration, leading projects to ensure efficient and reliable robotic systems in field environments.

EnergyRenewable EnergySolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Knowledge of design-for-manufacturing and production transfer best practices

Design, test, and integrate electronics hardware, wiring schematics, and power/control systems

Lead hardware bring-up for embedded systems, including Modbus devices and PLCs

Write Python scripts for data analysis, automation, and system testing

Develop and execute robot bring-up, calibration, and verification procedures

Define and maintain robotic system requirements and documentation

Collaborate with mechanical and software teams on system integration and manufacturability

Support manufacturing handoff, ensuring designs are production-ready

Troubleshoot and resolve issues across electrical, mechanical, and software domains

Qualification

Embedded systemsRoboticsPower/control systemsPCB design (KiCAD)Python scriptingIndustrial communication protocolsSolidworksTroubleshootingDesign-for-manufacturingSystems-level problem-solving

Required

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Experience designing PCBs using KiCAD; able to build and debug circuits (e.g., variable load using digipots and resistors)

Familiar with Arduino, LabJack, and embedded prototyping tools

Skilled in reading and designing electrical schematics

Capable of basic part modeling and drawings with Solidworks

Experience with robotics, embedded systems, and hardware/software integration

Understanding of power and control systems for electromechanical devices

Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, I2C, Serial, Visa,, etc.)

Real-time programming experience with PLCs or/and microcontrollers including PLC design, wiring, and programming (Siemens, Beckhoff TwinCAT)

Strong systems-level troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of design-for-manufacturing and production transfer best practices

Comfortable wiring low voltage (24 or 48 VDC) and industrial electrical (208 VAC, 480 VAC)

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Healthcare coverage

Life Insurance

Long-term & Short-term Disability

Parental leave

Meaningful equity

Company

Tandem PV

Tandem PV provides a unique opportunity for solar to reach new heights.

Founded in 2016

Fremont, California, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.tandempv.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Tandem PV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$84.39M

Key Investors

California Energy CommissionEclipse VenturesU.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office

2025-07-17Grant· $4M

2025-03-04Series A· $50M

2025-03-04Debt Financing

Leadership Team

Scott Wharton

CEO

Colin Bailie

Founder, CTO

Recent News

GlobeNewswire

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2026-01-16

Clean Technica

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2026-01-11

Business Wire

Tandem PV Strengthens Executive Team With Appointment of Leading Materials Scientist Dr. Robert Meagley as Vice President of Quality

2025-11-18

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