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Mechanical Engineer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$100K - $135K/yr

Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. And we need help. We're expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and ...

Planted Solar

Solution Engineer

Oakland, CA

Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. We're expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators who ...

Planted Solar

Solution Engineer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. We're expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators who ...

Planted Solar

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. And we need help. We're expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and ...

Planted Solar

Manager, Development

Oakland, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

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 ...

Planted Solar

Manager, Development

Oakland, CA

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 ...

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    Mechanical Engineer

    Planted Solar

    Oakland, CA • On-site

    $100K - $135K/yr

    Full-time

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

    Posted 24 days ago

    Job description

    First, the good news: The world now has over 1.7 terawatts of cumulative solar capacity and solar PV is the lowest-cost source of energy generation worldwide.
    The challenge: The world must build 3 terawatts of new solar capacity every year for the next 25 years.
    Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. And we need help. We're expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators. Come own large parts of product, company, or business development and help power the world with 100% clean energy.
    About The Role
    As an integral part of the hardware team, you will architect, design, analyze, build, and install Planted's novel solar racking system. Lead the development design cycle from concept ideation through first build. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a cross-functional engineering team with a highly talented group of engineers from varied backgrounds.
    The salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 - $135,000 plus stock 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 1-5+ years.
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Own challenging design projects from product development and delivery through conception, design, and assembly
    • Perform analyses including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD on product designs.
    • Develop and track to project schedules in a high pace and rapidly changing environment
    • Ideate novel solutions to challenging problems - from the system level to individual part design
    • Develop automation tools and equipment to enable the rapid deployment of solar projects at scale

    QUALIFICATIONS
    • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar
    • Experience in mechanical design and analysis
    • Demonstrated success owning and driving complex problems to clear outcomes.
    • Hands on aptitude - able to dive in and troubleshoot issues
    • Desire to work in a startup environment

    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 toward 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 Solar 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. However you identify, or whatever background you bring with you, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

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