Senior Mechanical Engineer - Biorefinery Scale-Up

CleanJoule, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Days PTO

12 Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) Savings Plan (including Roth)

Basic Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental Leave

ESOP

Bonus Potential

Job summary

CycloKinetics in Salt Lake City, Utah seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, construction, commissioning, and scale‑up of biorefinery operations. You will develop mechanical systems, collaborate with fabricators, and translate process requirements into safe, scalable equipment.

This hands‑on role emphasizes practical field solutions and robust engineering judgment. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in mechanical engineering within petrochemical or industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5–10 years direct mechanical engineering experience; petrochemical, steel fabrication, or structural experience preferred.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD platforms (SolidWorks, Inventor) and CFD/FEA tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from concept through prototype, testing, and production.
• Support the demonstration facility design and construction, including piping, tanks, and equipment.
• Perform analyses of mechanical systems using mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer principles.
• Create and modify 3D models and fabrication drawings in CAD.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate performance, reliability, and safety.
• Coordinate with contractors and in-house teams; ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

FEA/CFD analysis

Critical thinking

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree considered

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

CycloKinetics in Salt Lake City, Utah seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, construction, commissioning, and scale‑up of biorefinery operations. You will develop mechanical systems, collaborate with fabricators, and translate process requirements into safe, scalable equipment.

This hands‑on role emphasizes practical field solutions and robust engineering judgment. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in mechanical engineering within petrochemical or industrial