Mechanical Engineer

Energy is the binding constraint on human progress. Solar and storage are the lowest cost sources of new generation, but the conventional project delivery model has not changed in 30 years. Deployment cannot keep pace with demand.

Planted transforms power plants from projects into products. Our software converts raw land into a build-ready power plant in minutes instead of months. Our hardware delivers twice the energy on every hectare. Our robots deploy as one integrated system so output scales with production lines instead of headcount.

We’re expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators. You will join a group at the intersection of deep tech and large-scale physical systems. Our engineering core brings robotics and automation DNA from SpaceX and Tesla, working directly alongside energy infrastructure experts. Planted is led by repeat founders with a successful prior exit (Cogenra to SunPower) and backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Piva Capital, Google, Gigascale Capital, Khosla Ventures, and RA Capital Management Planetary Health.

Come take ownership of large parts of our product and company development as we power the world with 100% clean and abundant 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 towards 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 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.

Compensation Range: $100K - $135K