Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

SaltGen Inc.; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SaltGen Inc. in Lindon, UT is seeking a skilled mechanical design engineer to join our molten salt fabrication team.

This hands-on role designs and prototypes systems, components and structures for high-temperature salt production, working directly with molten salts and specialized equipment. The successful candidate will have a BS or MS in mechanical engineering with 10+ years of industry experience, CAD proficiency (CSWP), strict safety standards, and experience prototyping and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in mechanical engineering plus 10+ years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Install and operate a high temperature molten salt fabrication process.
• Design and prototype systems, structures, and components of molten salt fabrication facilities.
• Work with a team to complete complex tasks and accurately characterize results.
• Assist in HAZOP reviews and ECM of the process equipment.
• Set up, operate, and maintain high-temperature industrial equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and repair inert atmosphere glove boxes.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Safety compliance

PPE usage

CSWP

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

CSWP or CAD competency

Job description

Location Lindon, UT

Employment Type Full-Time

Department SaltGen Inc.

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated mechanical design engineer to join our molten salt fabrication team.This hands-on role involves designing and prototyping systems,components and structure associated with halide salt production,working directly with high-temperature molten salts, operating specialized equipment,building custom salt machinery and equipment,and generally supporting industrial-scale production of and research in molten salt thermochemical and thermophysical properties.

The ideal candidate will have extensive design and fabrication experience,capacity for mechanical analyses including but not limited to stress distribution, vibration, fatigue and other failure modes, pressure, and thermal shock.They must also be comfortable working in both laboratory and industrial environments with high-temperature systems and have experience building things,recording data,communicating results through both oral and written communication,designing and implementing a variety of tests on structural components and systems,and managing buildouts of industrial processes.A PE license is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in a multidisciplinary team to install and operate a high temperature molten salt fabrication process.
• Design and prototype systems, structures, and components of molten salt fabrication facilities.
• Work with a team to complete complex tasks and accurately characterize results.
• Assist in HAZOP reviews and ECM of the process equipment.
• Set up, operate, and maintain high-temperature industrial equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and repair inert atmosphere glove boxes.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Bachelors or masters degree in mechanical engineering plus 10+ years of industry experience.
  • CSWP or proven competency in CAD.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strict adherence to laboratory and industrial safety and chemical safety protocols.
  • Experience designing, prototyping, and troubleshooting a variety of mechanical components.
  • Ability to wear full-body personal protective equipment (PPE) properly for 90 minutes at a time.
• Preferred:
  • Candidates with a PE license that can sign off on engineering designs.
  • Certifications for CAD or similar drawing/design software.
  • Experience with a variety of machining and fabrication methods/techniques.
  • Familiarity with laboratory and industrial software/data systems.
• Exposure to high temperatures, chemical handling, and in-glovebox operations.
• Full-body personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.
• Training will be provided for specific procedures and equipment operation.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Benefits and Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Paid time off and professional development opportunities.