Terabase Energy
solar
MechanicalEngineer
“Mechanical Engineer at Terabase Energy. Skills: mechanical design, product development, mechatronics, automation, robotics, CAD, GD&T, manufacturing processes, motion components, actuation concepts. Support the design, prototyping, and installation of new or modified mechanical systems and components that improve deployment efficiency and reduce build time. Create and update 3D CAD models and 2D support tolerance analyses and apply GD&T on parts and assemblies”
What You'll Achieve.
optimize utility-scale solar power plant installation; improve deployment efficiency; reduce build time
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting; root cause analysis; structured problem-solving tools
Up to ~25% travel to customer/vendor sites and R&D facilities along the West Coast, depending on development activities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years of relevant experience (internships/co-ops count) in mechanical design, product development, mechatronics, automation, robotics, or related industrial equipment, Proficiency in CAD including 3D modeling and 2D drafting (SolidWorks preferred) and a working understanding of GD&T fundamentals, Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as sheet metal forming, machining, casting, weldments, and/or injection molding, with an interest in design-for-manufacture, Working knowledge (or interest) in motion components and actuation concepts (e.g., pneumatics, electric actuators, DC/stepper motors), Hands-on mindset: comfortable building, testing, troubleshooting, and learning in a fast-moving R&D environment, communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
Nice to Have
Exposure to structural calculations on metal structures and/or basic FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS, SolidWorks Simulation), Experience prototyping and debugging mechanical systems, especially automation/robotic systems, Familiarity with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools (e.g., FMEA), Interest or experience in utility-scale solar, construction equipment, heavy machinery, industrial/agricultural equipment, or adjacent fields, Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g., AWS D1. 1/D1. 3, ASCE/SEI 7) is a plus
What You'll Do.
and installation of new or modified mechanical systems and components that improve deployment efficiency and reduce build time
Create and update 3D CAD models and 2D support tolerance analyses and apply GD&T on parts and assemblies
Iterate designs for performance
and manufacturability in collaboration with other engineers
Perform and/or support design analyses and hands-on validation using sound engineering practices (bench testing
structured test plans)
Contribute to the product development workflow from concept through prototype builds
and supplier coordination
under the guidance of a technical lead
Participate in design reviews
communicate clearly about risks/tradeoffs
and incorporate feedback quickly
Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve manufacturability or quality issues and implement improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with cross-functional partners; learning from experienced technical leads; iterate designs for performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability in collaboration with other engineers; participate in design reviews; collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders; ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
Communication Scope
communicate clearly about risks/tradeoffs
Process & Methodology
product development workflow from concept through prototype builds, field testing, drawing release, and supplier coordination
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