Mechatronic Engineer

Tandem PV • San Jose, CA

6d

About The Position

In this role, you will work on a wide range of engineering challenges spanning hardware, software, and system integration. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a cross-functional engineering team with a highly talented group of engineers from varied backgrounds. You will own projects from ideation through implementation, ensuring our robotic systems operate efficiently and reliably in challenging field environments.

Requirements

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off
• Healthcare coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long-term & Short-term Disability
• Parental leave
• Meaningful equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level