Technical Drafter

Tigo is the worldwide leader in Flex MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics) with innovative solutions that significantly enhance safety, increase energy production, and decrease operating costs of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Tigo’s TS4 platform maximizes the benefit of PV systems and provides customers with the most scalable, versatile, and reliable MLPE solution available.

Tigo was founded in Silicon Valley in 2007 to accelerate the adoption of solar energy worldwide. Tigo systems operate on 7 continents and produce gigawatt hours of reliable, clean, affordable and safe solar energy daily.

We need top-notch individuals with a passion for solving complex problems and bringing renewable energy to the masses. Members of the team enjoy rewarding salaries, excellent benefits, an uninhibited work culture, and the satisfaction of helping to reduce the world’s dependency on fossil fuels. We work hard knowing our results will impact the affordability, reliability, and safety of clean and renewable energy systems.

Tigo is looking for a Drafter to work under the NPI team.

You will be part of the new product introduction team, helping take products from the design phase to mass production. You will be responsible to produce CAD drawings that meet the product specifications that will allow manufacturers and suppliers to produce products according to Tigo requirements.

This position is based at our HQ in Los Gatos, CA.

Compensation:
Competitive base + stock options. Benefits: 401K match, Medical, Dental and Vision

• Responsible for creating drawings such as product assembly drawings, product parts’ drawings, drawings for tools and fixtures.
• Working with engineers and other professionals to produce drawings that meet product specifications and make sure to release those drawings to production.
• Writing related technical documents such as material specs, BOMs and assembly instructions.
• Ensuring that all drawings are accurate and meet industry standards.
• Maintaining a library of standard drawing templates.
• Updating existing drawings as new information becomes available.

Must have:

• Proven work experience as a Drafter or similar role
• Hands‑on experience with computer‑aided design (CAD) software
• Familiarity with 3D modeling tools
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Additional certification from the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) is a plus.

Good to have:

• BSc in Engineering, Architecture, or degree from a technical college
• Experience in mechanical design and electro‑mechanical manufacturing environment
• Knowledge in electronic components and PCBA manufacturing processes
• Understanding in test equipment and fixture design
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with an ability to build relationships and work across multi‑functional organizations.
• Experience working with PDM or PLM system

Tigo is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at the company. Tigo does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.