Full-time Mechanical Engineer

Norma; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Swile meal vouchers

50% public transportation reproduction

Résumé du poste

Norma is seeking an exceptional Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the hardware development from lab-scale proof of concept to a functioning industrial prototype and pilot plant. You will own the design, testing, and scaling decisions, shaping the core CO₂ capture technology and coordinating across suppliers and cross-functional teams.

This role demands hands-on leadership, the ability to translate R&D outputs into buildable systems, and a track record of delivering hardware to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; hands-on experience matters most.
• Minimum 2 years of product development experience in a hardware company.
• Completed development cycle on at least one project from concept to field implementation/production.
• Master’s degree welcomed but not required; hands-on ability is valued above all.

Responsabilités

• Technical Owner: define design and process requirements for prototype, pilot, and demo.
• Builder & Tester: execute full development cycle hands-on (mechanical design, CAD, fabrication, testing).
• Pilot Lead: plan, commission and build the pilot plant with P&IDs and test plans.
• Engineering Standard‑Bearer: ensure drawings, ICDs, and design docs are traceable.
• Team Multiplier: support R&D with hardware implementation and coordinate suppliers.

Connaissances

System-level thinking

Effective prioritization

Efficient problem solving

Adaptable

Proactive

CAD

Hands-on assembly and testing

Design for manufacturing

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree welcomed

Outils

P&ID

Python

MATLAB

3D printing

Description du poste

Norma is pioneering Supercapacitive Carbon Capture, using supercapacitor technology to store and reuse the energy required to capture carbon. Instead of consuming energy, we recover it, making carbon capture dramatically more efficient and scalable. The result: 6-10x lower energy use and cost than first‑generation Direct Air Capture systems. We target Direct Air Capture, point‑source CCS, and CO₂ utilisation.

In just months, we went from first prototype to outperforming current leaders. We've raised a $1M pre‑seed round, secured early pre‑purchases with Milkywire and filed two patents. We are backed by top tier ClimateTech VCs.

Norma is led by Mónica Larrazábal (MIT MBA, ex‑McKinsey, 5 years in carbon capture) and Dr. Silvia Pugliese (Chemistry PhD at Collège de France, repeat founder in climate tech). We are now looking for a lead Mechanical Engineer to develop Norma's core technology from lab‑scale proof of concept through to functioning industrial prototype.

The mission

The Mechanical Engineer is the technical owner of Norma's hardware development. From the moment they join, they inherit responsibility for taking the core CO₂ capture technology from its current lab‑scale proof of concept through to a functioning industrial prototype and pilot plant.

This is not a support role, our Mechanical Engineer defines how the technology gets built, tested and scaled, and they do it hands‑on. In a team this size, their decisions directly determine whether Norma hits its technical milestones.

Objectives

• Technical Owner: Define design and process requirements across prototype, pilot and demo. Translate R&D outputs into buildable systems and own the hardware roadmap.
• Builder & Tester: Execute the full development cycle hands‑on (mechanical design, CAD, fabrication, testing, iteration). Get hardware off the ground fast.
• Pilot Lead: Plan, commission and build Norma's pilot plant. Develop P&IDs, test plans and operations documentation.
• Engineering Standard‑Bearer: Ensure traceability and rigor across the stack (drawings, ICDs, design docs). Build the foundations as the team scales.
• Team Multiplier: Support R&D with hardware implementation, coordinate suppliers and manufacturers, guide junior engineers.

Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. We welcome masters graduates but hands‑on experience is what matters most to us.
• Minimum 2 years of product development experience in a hardware company.
• Completed development cycle on at least one professional project (taking a design from concept to field implementation/production).

Nice to have:

• Similar industry experience (e.g. DAC/CCUS, electrolyzers or fuel cells) is a plus.

Hard Skills

Must have:

• CAD
• Hands‑on assembly and testing
• Design for manufacturing (including machining and 3D printing)

Nice to have:

• Python, MATLAB
• P&ID
• Fluid and thermal systems
• Cross‑functional knowledge: electrical and power systems
• Standards and compliance
• Project management

Soft Skills

• System‑level thinking: ability to see the big picture, make connections and take appropriate decisions
• Effective prioritization: works to and meets deadlines in a fast‑moving environment
• Efficient problem solving: identifies root causes quickly and iterates without overthinking
• Adaptable: comfortable with ambiguity, shifts gears when the situation demands it
• Proactive: moves things forward without waiting to be asked

Ways of working

• Results‑oriented: cares about outcomes, not activity
• Hands‑on: wants to be in the build, not just directing it
• Decisive: makes calls with incomplete information and owns them
• Efficient: does more with less, avoids unnecessary complexity

What We Offer

We are an early‑stage company building a world‑class team and a breakthrough climate technology grounded in an ambitious vision. We are fully committed to long‑term impact and excellence.

In addition to the opportunity to make a real impact in the fight against climate change, we offer:

• Contract: Permanent contract (CDI).
• Compensation: Competitive salary and equity package, based on profile and experience.
• Benefits: Health insurance, Swile meal vouchers, and 50% public transportation reimbursement.
• Impact & Growth: A unique opportunity to join at an early stage, play a critical role in scaling the company, and grow alongside the technology.
• Culture: Low ego, team‑first, and results‑driven. We combine radical thinking with radical candor to redefine carbon capture.
• International environment: English‑first workplace with gender parity and a diverse team representing five nationalities.

Interested in joining our team? Apply here

We believe that a diverse group of minds is key to solving the climate crisis. Studies have shown that under‑represented candidates are less likely to apply for an opportunity unless they feel they meet every single qualification.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and mission‑driven company. If you’re excited about this opportunity but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with what you read, we encourage you to apply anyways!