Senior Mechanical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Direct engineering teams from the initial concept phase to the commissioning of new test rigs and subsystems within Direct Air Capture facilities.

• Execute and interpret CFD and FEA simulations for plant subsystems and components.

• Create, develop, and assess digital and physical prototypes along with revisions of equipment.

• Assist with the installation of third-party or custom-built equipment and system components, including Factory/Site Acceptance Testing and Operational Qualification.

• Lead initiatives focused on cost estimates, budgets, and timelines for the design, fabrication, and procurement of new equipment.

• Design experiments, procure test rigs, implement testing programs, and document findings to validate designs.

• Produce technical documentation (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures) for machine operators.

• Promote continuous improvement by leading post-mortem analyses of projects and documenting areas for enhancement.

• Conduct and engage in design reviews, proactively identifying concerns and developing solutions to challenges.

• Analyze data from test rigs, pilot, and production equipment to assess overall performance, reliability, and safety.

• Take part in safety reviews for equipment and systems during conceptual, design, startup, and operational stages.

• Collaborate effectively with internal engineers, scientists, operators, as well as vendors and contractors.

• Supervise and assess the work of Junior Engineers and Designers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering.

• 7-10 years of hands-on experience in mechanical systems design, process equipment design, or a similar capacity, with a minimum of 7 years of increasing responsibility in designing, modifying, and upgrading custom industrial equipment.

• Proficiency in using 3D CAD software, with Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD preferred.

• Experience in designing steam, chemical process, or HVAC equipment.

• Familiarity with engineering design and manufacturing tools, such as Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, Bill of Materials Generation, and Engineering Change Orders.

• Experience with CFD software (SimScale preferred) and analysis, with the capability to run Finite Element Analysis simulations and interpret test data.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential for delivering detailed technical presentations in support of engineering reviews.

• Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects.

• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools and work a full shift in a fabrication environment.

• Willingness to travel less than 15% of the time to support onsite activities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work hours and a supportive work environment.