Mechanical Engineering Director - Hydrogen

WeHunt; Milano; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology company in Italy is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Director to lead the design and development of methane pyrolysis technology. This position involves collaboration with the R&D team, managing mechanical design projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 12 years of relevant experience.

Competenze

• Minimum 12 years of experience in thermal and fluid systems design.
• Direct experience in designing combustion/reactive systems.
• Hands-on approach with strong initiative.

Mansioni

• Lead mechanical team in designing pilot reactor system.
• Develop layouts and fabrication drawings.
• Interact with suppliers for equipment purchasing.

Conoscenze

Mechanical engineering design

CAD software proficiency

Thermodynamics knowledge

Strong communication skills

Operational autonomy

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Our client is an international technology company operating in the renewable energy and energy transition sector. In a constantly evolving environment, the company invests in research and development to design innovative solutions aimed at reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability.

Position

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Director who will report directly to the Chief Technical Officer and collaborate with the R&D team to design, develop, and build scale models, a pilot plant, and subsequently commercial units to validate and deploy methane pyrolysis technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical team in the design and assembly of a pilot thermal reactor system based on plasma physics.
• Develop general layouts and fabrication drawings using CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar.
• Define component and system technical requirements, prepare technical documentation, and create bills of materials (BOMs).
• Interact directly with suppliers for equipment selection, purchasing, and tracking.
• Perform detailed static and dynamic analyses (mechanical and thermal stresses), as well as mass and energy balance calculations.
• Ensure compliance of design activities with relevant regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Actively contribute to the assembly, testing, and commissioning of the prototype reactor and the pilot plant.
• Manage a small team of junior design engineers.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with at least 12 years of experience in the design of thermal, reactive, and fluid systems.
• Advanced experience with CAD and FEA software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD 3D, CREO, ANSYS) and knowledge of GD&T standards.
• Direct experience in the design and construction of thermal/combustion/reactive and pressurized systems, including turquoise hydrogen systems.
• Solid understanding of methane pyrolysis, turquoise hydrogen production, and plasma physics.
• Experience in designing carbon black management systems (bag filters, membrane separators, PSA, pelletizers, compressors, etc.).
• Ability to read and produce P&IDs, PFDs, and electrical single-line diagrams.
• Hands-on approach, operational autonomy, and strong initiative.
• Excellent knowledge of thermodynamics and both reactive and non-reactive fluid dynamics, including plasma-related flows.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, also in technical contexts.
• Willingness to support the R&D team in product development activities.

Nice to Have

• Experience with dynamic and static instrumentation (pressure/temperature sensors, flow meters, regulators, heat flux sensors).
• Familiarity with process control hardware and DAQ software (DCS, HMI, PLC, National Instruments).
• Experience working with high-pressure flammable gases.
• Familiarity with high-temperature, high-pressure, and unsteady systems.
• Knowledge of combustion systems and hydrogen technologies.

Additional Information

This job posting is open to all genders (Legislative Decree no. 198/2006) and in compliance with art. 10 of Legislative Decree no. 276/2003. Candidates are invited to read the privacy policy at https://www.wexecutive.eu/privacy-policy pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of EU Regulation 2016/679 on data protection. Ministry of Labor Authorization Prot. No. R.0000155 dated 31/12/2021.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Industries