Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Hgen; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hgen is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of key components of their alkaline electrolyzer. This role involves developing efficient and manufacturable design solutions, collaborating in a fast-paced startup environment focused on sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience designing and analyzing complex mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of fluid/gas systems and solid mechanics principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop core components of Hgen's alkaline electrolyzer.
• Collaborate across disciplines with engineering and research teams.

Skills

Fluid/Gas Systems

Solid Mechanics

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Hgen's mission is to achieve a clean and sustainable energy future by tackling emissions in hard-to-decarbonize industries. By enabling affordable and abundant clean hydrogen, Hgen aims to help decarbonize over 10% of total global emissions that are best addressed with clean hydrogen. Learn more about the importance of clean hydrogen in achieving zero emissions.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of key components of our electrolysis cell, stack, and system. You will be responsible for the success of core components, from lab-scale prototypes to production-scale systems. This role requires your expertise, creativity, and experience to develop simple, reliable, and manufacturable design solutions. You will play a critical role in our fast-paced, collaborative start-up environment, helping to develop and commercialize Hgen's advanced alkaline electrolyzer.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop core components of Hgen's alkaline electrolyzer, including the cell, stack, and balance of plant.
• Act as the chief engineer, collaborating across disciplines with engineering and research teams to identify simple solutions.
• Contribute to system-level architecture, considering component capabilities and vulnerabilities to minimize hydrogen production costs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience designing and analyzing complex mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of fluid/gas systems and solid mechanics principles.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience designing, building, testing, and troubleshooting complex mechanical components and systems.
• Industry experience with high-pressure fluid, gas, and high-voltage systems.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing across metals and polymers.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and NPI production ramp-up.
• Background in fast-paced iterative design environments.

Professional Qualities

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with enthusiasm for solving complex problems and system optimization.
• Effective project management and ability to communicate technical concepts across teams.
• Decision-making based on first principles.
• Passion for decarbonization and climate change mitigation.