Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (f/m/x)
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (f/m/x)
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06-05-2025
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Are you ready to save the planet
We will help prevent a climate crisis by freeing the world from fossil fuels. Our breakthrough direct air capture technology captures CO2 from the atmosphere and produces hydrogen in parallel.
The clock is ticking. What are you waiting for
The clock is ticking. What are you waiting for
How youll contribute
Youll play a crucial role in our Hardware Engineering team bringing your deep experience in mechanical design to implement groundbreaking products and good design practice to how we streamline assemble and test these products.
Responsibilities
Heres what the first 12 months in the role could look like:
Months 03: Your initial focus will be on finding design methods for our critical system components including our Electrolysis and Absorption Tower. Furthermore you will be working on selecting and integrating components (e.g. pumps valves sensors) based on based on process requirements choosing materials suited to our unique process conditions collaborating with experts from component suppliers.
Months 36:During this phase youll take over technical responsibility of commercial projects with a clear roadmap towards industrialization including CE certification. Youll tackle scaleup plant studies engage with customers and investors lead designtomanufacturing projects for missioncritical components and mentor a team of junior designers through rigorous and rapid design cycles.
Months 612:You proactively define future iterations of plants through modular design concepts and implementation to meet the company milestone of 0.1 Gigatons of CO2 pa until 2050. Furthermore you are the key enabler for series production both inhouse and with external suppliers. Providing the vision you tackle future issues before they grow into something even bigger.
Responsibilities
- Own the end to end design of all systems in our plant design while mentoring guiding and growing a team of engineers who support you.
- Choose process components such as sensors valves pumps and vessels according to requirements and translate into physical products.
- Manage mechanical design projects including initial factory ideation machine commissioning and eventual handoff to manufacturing or test engineering.
- Rapidly iterate on system designs and integrations in a fastpaced environment.
- Own the process of creating component and assembly drawings ensuring all customer requirements are met.
- Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers.
- Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production commissioning and maintenance.
- Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work.
Heres what the first 12 months in the role could look like:
Months 03: Your initial focus will be on finding design methods for our critical system components including our Electrolysis and Absorption Tower. Furthermore you will be working on selecting and integrating components (e.g. pumps valves sensors) based on based on process requirements choosing materials suited to our unique process conditions collaborating with experts from component suppliers.
Months 36:During this phase youll take over technical responsibility of commercial projects with a clear roadmap towards industrialization including CE certification. Youll tackle scaleup plant studies engage with customers and investors lead designtomanufacturing projects for missioncritical components and mentor a team of junior designers through rigorous and rapid design cycles.
Months 612:You proactively define future iterations of plants through modular design concepts and implementation to meet the company milestone of 0.1 Gigatons of CO2 pa until 2050. Furthermore you are the key enabler for series production both inhouse and with external suppliers. Providing the vision you tackle future issues before they grow into something even bigger.
About you
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Completed studies in mechanical engineering or comparable qualification (e.g. diploma . .)
- 5 years of experience
Preferred Skills and Experience
- You have extensive experience in the field of plant engineering (Anlagenbau) or special machinery construction (Sondermaschinenbau) projects especially those involving liquid mediums.
- You are a step function in how we view requirements and how we execute on our designs across the organization and bring a handson mentality to solve problems.
- You have successfully applied Pressure Equipment Directive (DGRL EN 13445 ASME) Operational Safety Ordinance (BetrSichV) and Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)
- Utilizing CAD software (preferred Solidworks) you bring innovative designs to life.
- Domain experience in analysis and simulation tools such as material selection FMEA FEA CFD ensuring the reliability of our products.
- Fluent in English with German skills being a significant advantage.
- Willing to occasionally travel and work onsite as needed with relocation support available.
What we offer
- 30 days of vacation plus public holidays.
- Access to the latest work tools and technologies.
- A culture of mentorship and open communication where your ideas and contributions directly influence our direction and success.
Noteworthy points
This role cannot be done fully remotely. We require someone who lives within commuting distance to Essen or is open to relocate which we are happy to support.
Did you like what you just read Apply directly and send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!
Did you like what you just read Apply directly and send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!
About us
GCT was founded in September 2022 with the ambition to develop a lowcost robust Direct Air Capture technology that captures CO2 at worldleading energy rates whilst supplying hydrogen as a byproduct. The companys technology is based on 15 years of research and has been proven at various scales. Since its founding the company raised 45million Euros in funding from leading venture capitalists and renowned business angels.
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Employment Type
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