Terabase Energy is hiring an Automation Engineer to build innovative mechanical solutions that optimize solar utility power plant installations. In this Mechanical Engineer role, you'll be involved in every stage of the product development lifecycle, transforming ideas into engineered solutions that drive efficiency, reduce cost, and scale solar deployment.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement innovative solutions to improve the efficiency of solar utility power plant installations.
- Design, prototype, and install new or modified mechanical systems and components.
- Rapidly iterate designs to achieve optimal performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Conduct thorough design analyses and hands-on validation using sound engineering practices.
- Own the complete product development cycle—from concept and design through prototyping, field testing, production drawings, and supplier coordination.
- Actively contribute to team design reviews and support fellow engineers with technical feedback.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers or interns.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical product development.
- Strong hands-on prototyping and troubleshooting experience in industrial automation systems.
- Proficient in mechanical design for manufacturability, including methods like machining, sheet metal forming, casting, weldments, and injection molding.
- Working knowledge of motion systems, pneumatics/electromechanical actuators, and motor sizing (DC/stepper motors).
- Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D drafting (SolidWorks preferred), including use of GD&T.
- Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS, SolidWorks Simulation) for validating mechanical performance including nonlinear analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and make sound engineering decisions.
- Self-starter with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset and eagerness to dive into all facets of design.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to vendor/customer sites and R&D facilities on the West Coast.
Technical Stack
- SolidWorks
- ANSYS
- ABAQUS
- SolidWorks Simulation
Team & Environment
You'll join a collaborative, fast-paced team within a company culture that blends solar industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, and dreamers in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Benefits & Compensation
- Generous time off and holiday policy
- Remote flexibility
- Flexible time off
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career progression
- 401k match
- Stock options
- Home office set up allowance
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Northern California with work at West Coast R&D facilities.
Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/ veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
