Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company Overview

Our client is a climate technology company developing innovative Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems designed to remove CO directly from the atmosphere. The company is currently developing a prototype system that integrates airflow contactors liquid circulation systems filtration and structural assemblies for carbon capture.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of a Direct Air Capture system. The role involves transforming conceptual process designs into fully engineered mechanical systems including airflow modules liquid circulation loops piping networks and fabrication-ready CAD assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of Direct Air Capture machines including airflow contactor modules circulation systems structural frames and housing assemblies.
• Perform engineering calculations for airflow systems pumps piping networks and liquid distribution systems.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD assemblies including contactor housings manifolds pumps fan assemblies filters and structural frames.
• Support prototype fabrication and testing in collaboration with fabrication workshops.
• Design piping systems including pumps valves manifolds and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with fabrication workshops during prototype manufacturing and testing.
• Translate conceptual process designs into complete mechanical systems ready for fabrication.
• Ensure designs align with manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication welding and CNC manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in mechanical design and industrial equipment.
• Strong communication skills and English fluency is a must.
• Experience in equipment manufacturing is required.
• Advanced experience with CAD tools.
• Strong knowledge of piping systems pump sizing and fluid distribution.
• Experience with CFD tools (ANSYS Fluent OpenFOAM).
• Knowledge of airflow engineering and pressure drop calculations.
• Experience with HVAC airflow systems is a plus.