Mechanical Engineer

Nuada; Belfast; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity package

35 days holiday plus your birthday off

Generous pension contribution

Private health insurance

Income Protection and life insurance

Equity package

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A dynamic Cleantech company in Belfast is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to assist in designing and implementing innovative carbon capture systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in mechanical design, proficient in 3D/2D modelling and tools like AutoCAD and SolidWorks. This role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact in tackling climate change.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant design experience with complex mechanical systems.
• Experience in end-to-end mechanical design and fabrication.
• Proficiency in layout optimization and modularization.
• Proficient in AutoCAD / SolidWorks / Navisworks.
• Piping stress analysis – using Caesar II (ASME B31.3).
• FEA for Mechanical Design – using ANSYS or equivalent.
• Experience in preparing Material Datasheets, Material Requisitions, and Technical Bid Evaluations.
• Proven experience in pressure vessel and static equipment design.
• Focus on layout/cost optimization, manufacturability and modularization.
• RFQ preparation and handling client review comments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and improvement of carbon capture plants.
• Execute mechanical design and analysis of static equipment.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines for optimized designs.
• Interface with Process, Civil, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines to ensure integrated equipment, layout design and cost optimisation.
• Comprehensive ownership and execution of mechanical packages; including Pressure Vessel Packages, Heat Exchanger Systems, piping systems, Plant Mechanical Equipment Packages (including rotating) and Structural Packages.
• Develop technical documentation and technical deliverables (i.e. Material Datasheets and Material Requisitions).
• Review, comment and evaluate design packages from vendors and subcontractors.
• Contribute to Process Hazard Analysis and HAZOP studies.
• Support commissioning, Factory Acceptance Tests, and start-up procedures for carbon capture systems.
• Reporting to Engineering Manager.

Skills

3D/2D modelling

Mechanical design

Pressure vessel design

Finanite Element Analysis

Cost optimization

Vendor review

Project scheduling

Communication

Education

B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Caesar II

ANSYS

ANSYS

Inventor

PV Elite

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Overview

Nuada is a vibrant Cleantech business that has developed an exciting next-generation carbon capture system, which will be critical in the fight against climate change.

Having secured partnerships with leading cement manufacturers and energy producers, we are scaling our technology; showcasing the exciting potential of our ultra-energy efficient capture system to help decarbonise many hard-to-abate industries, turbocharging our pathway to Net-Zero.

We are in an exciting phase of growth and are seeking a Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about designing, selecting, and commissioning key process equipment and structural components to bring carbon capture projects from concept to field deployment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and improvement of carbon capture plants.
• Execute end-to-end mechanical design, analysis, fabrication and assembly of static equipment and structures.
• 3D/2D modelling and detailing for mechanical systems; including equipment, internals, and structural components.
• Interface with Process, Civil, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines to ensure integrated equipment, layout design and cost optimisation.
• Comprehensive ownership and execution of mechanical packages; including Pressure Vessel Packages, Heat Exchanger Systems, piping systems, Plant Mechanical Equipment Packages (including rotating) and Structural Packages.
• Develop technical documentation and technical deliverables (i.e. Material Datasheets and Material Requisitions).
• Review, comment and evaluate design packages from vendors and subcontractors.
• Contribute to Process Hazard Analysis and HAZOP studies.
• Support commissioning, Factory Acceptance Tests, and start-up procedures for carbon capture systems.
• Reporting to Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant design experience with complex mechanical systems.
• Proficient in 3D/2D modelling and detailing for mechanical systems.
• Experience in end-to-end mechanical design, analysis, fabrication and assembly of static equipment and structures.
• Mastery of AutoCAD / SolidWorks / /Navis work software.
• Expertise in Piping Stress Analysis – Using Caesar II (as per ASME B31.3).
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Mechanical Design – Using ANSYS or equivalent.
• Experience in preparing Material Datasheets, Material Requisitions, and Technical Bid Evaluations.
• Proven experience in pressure vessel and static equipment design.
• Strong focus on layout/cost optimization, design for manufacturability and modularization is highly desirable.
• Expertise in design validation, part sourcing, and product iteration is highly desirable.
• Experience in RFQ preparation, managing resolution of client review comments, deviation requests, and site technical queries (TQ/SQ) is highly desirable.
• Comfortable in entrepreneurial environments, flexible, and communicative.
• Manage /schedule daily and project activities to meet target.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Inventor / PV Elite / STAAD. Pro will be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• 35 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off.
• Generous pension contribution • Private health insurance
• Income Protection and life insurance
• The opportunity to continue to develop both personally and professionally, in our rapidly growing company.
• A brilliant company culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and positivity at work
• Working on projects where your skills can quickly make an impact.
• Recognition for delivering a new, world-leading, technology.