About the job
About the Role
Join our innovative team as a Mechanical Design Engineer focused on sustaining and enhancing our groundbreaking CO₂ technology. Your efforts will contribute directly to our ambitious mission of eliminating 1 billion tons of CO₂ by 2035. In this dynamic position, you will be engaged in design and process improvements, fostering continuous innovation, and addressing performance challenges. By optimizing our carbonation systems, your contributions will enhance our operational reliability and efficiency, playing a crucial role in the fight against climate change.
As a key member of the Pilot Engineering Team, you will collaborate with Maintenance and Operations teams to solve real-world challenges while working closely with Mechanical Design and Controls Engineers. You will take ownership of products as they mature, supporting them throughout their lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include designing intricate low-volume parts for demanding environments utilizing various manufacturing techniques such as welding and sheet metal cutting. Additionally, you will work cross-functionally to select and integrate automation components, including motors, actuators, and sensors, into your subsystem designs, pushing the limits of efficiency and operational excellence. Your role will also involve providing critical design-for-manufacturing and operational feedback to ensure our designs are cost-effective, durable, sustainable, and capable of yielding high-quality insights.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the deployment of new and the enhancement of existing carbonation and regeneration systems with a focus on operability, reliability, efficiency, and uptime.
Lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing process performance and minimizing maintenance frequency.
Conduct root cause analysis and design tools, components, and system upgrades to improve operational efficiency and process stability.
Analyze system data to determine the root causes of recurring issues and develop sustainable corrective strategies.
Collaborate closely with Maintenance and Operations teams to quickly troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues, minimizing downtime.
Provide mentorship to Operations team members.
Organize and lead projects as necessary, demonstrating effective project management skills.
Create quick and effective prototypes to support testing activities.

