Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (f / m / x)

Greenlyte Carbon Technologies; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of groundbreaking products in the field of Direct Air Capture technology. This role involves owning the design process, mentoring a team, and managing mechanical projects from conception to production. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to a mission-driven company focused on combating climate change. With a supportive environment that values mentorship and open communication, this position offers the chance to make a real impact while enjoying a flexible and collaborative workplace.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation

Access to latest tools and technologies

Mentorship culture

Relocation support

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and plant engineering.
• Completed studies in mechanical engineering or comparable qualification.

Aufgaben

• Own end-to-end design of systems in plant design and mentor a team.
• Manage mechanical design projects from ideation to production.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical Engineering

Plant Engineering

CAD Software (SolidWorks)

FMEA

FEA

CFD

English Language

German Language

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Analysis and Simulation Tools

Jobbeschreibung

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?

How You'll Contribute

You'll 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

• 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 them into physical products.
• Manage mechanical design projects, including initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, and eventual hand-off to manufacturing or test engineering.
• Rapidly iterate on system designs and integrations in a fast-paced 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 timelines from early design through production, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work.

First 12 Months in the Role

Months 0-3: Focus on developing design methods for critical system components including Electrolysis and Absorption Tower, selecting and integrating components like pumps, valves, sensors, and collaborating with suppliers.

Months 3-6: Take over technical responsibility for commercial projects targeting industrialization, including plant studies, customer engagement, and leading design-to-manufacturing projects, while mentoring junior designers.

Months 6-12: Define future plant iterations through modular design, enable series production, and proactively address potential issues to meet company milestones.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Completed studies in mechanical engineering or comparable qualification (e.g., diploma, B.Sc., M.Sc.)
• +5 years of experience

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Extensive experience in plant engineering or special machinery construction, especially involving liquid mediums.
• Hands-on mentality with a focus on requirements and design execution across organizations.
• Experience with Pressure Equipment Directive (DGRL, EN 13445, ASME), Operational Safety Ordinance (BetrSichV), and Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG).
• Proficiency in CAD software (preferably SolidWorks).
• Domain expertise in analysis and simulation tools such as FMEA, FEA, CFD.
• Fluent in English; German skills are a significant advantage.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site; relocation support available.

What We Offer

• 30 days of vacation plus public holidays.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies.
• A culture of mentorship and open communication, influencing our direction and success.

Are you tired of bureaucracy and slow decision-making? Want unrestricted design freedom and access to market innovations? Join our motivated team with a strong problem-solving attitude and high development speed.

Noteworthy Points

This role requires onsite presence within commuting distance of Essen or willingness to relocate, with support provided.

Interested? Apply now with your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Us

GCT, founded in September 2022, develops low-cost, robust Direct Air Capture technology that captures CO2 efficiently and supplies hydrogen as a by-product. Backed by €45 million in funding, our technology is based on 15 years of research and proven at various scales.