Mechanical Engineer – Microwave Reactor Design & Slurry Systems

Oleo Sustainable Palm Oil Solutions; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Healthcare and dental insurance

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Oleo Sustainable Palm Oil Solutions in Berkeley is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and build the custom microwave applicator housing and biomass slurry delivery system for industrial throughput.

You will lead design, prototyping, fabrication oversight, and commissioning, working with contract manufacturers and machine shops to deliver a robust reactor system suitable for high-solids biomass slurries.

Qualifications

• MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience in industrial equipment, reactor design, or process systems.
• Strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or similar).
• Experience with material selection for thermal and chemical environments.
• Familiarity with industrial fabrication methods.
• Hands-on build and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer a custom microwave applicator vessel based on RF requirements.
• Develop a continuous biomass slurry delivery system capable of 600 kg/hr throughput.
• Design pumping, mixing, and flow control systems for high-solids biomass slurries.
• Select materials compatible with microwave exposure, thermal cycling, and chemical conditions.
• Design pressure-rated and temperature-rated systems as required.
• Develop sealing, containment, and shielding solutions.
• Ensure uniform flow distribution to complement homogeneous microwave heating.
• Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings.
• Work with contract manufacturers and machine shops.
• Lead system assembly, installation, and commissioning; implement safety systems and industrial design best practices.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

Strong materials selection

Education

MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Oleo Sustainable Palm Oil Solutions in Berkeley is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and build the custom microwave applicator housing and biomass slurry delivery system for industrial throughput.

You will lead design, prototyping, fabrication oversight, and commissioning, working with contract manufacturers and machine shops to deliver a robust reactor system suitable for high-solids biomass slurries.