Mechanical Engineer

Ayrton Energy’s mission is to propel the global shift towards sustainable energy with the broad deployment of our cutting-edge hydrogen storage technology, reshaping hydrogen distribution to mirror the safety, simplicity, and efficiency of traditional fuels such as diesel or gasoline. As a part of this, Ayrton is looking to hire a dynamic Mechanical Engineer to help develop our technology into a commercial product.

You will love this job if:

- You enjoy working on the frontier of energy systems technology development, where the answers aren't always clear, and you get to find new solutions to challenges being faced for the first time

- You have a demonstrated history of addressing complex technical problems with simple and cost-effective solutions

- You have the ability to

identify the critical path and are willing to be hands-on to drive outcomes

- You have a passion for clean technology and a desire to develop products for a sustainable future

- You want to work in a collaborative and supportive team environment

Your Responsibilities:

- Design process piping and fluid systems for electrochemical technologies

- Specify and source mechanical and fluidic components for system integration

- Design mechanical compression hardware and seals for electrochemical stacks

- Design integrated fluid and valve manifolds to optimize flow control and minimize system complexity

- Design protective enclosures to maintain environmental protection and ventilation of process areas, including specifying ventilation flow requirements

- Support system controls development through pressure drop, flow rate, and thermal calculations

- Lead and contribute to DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for components and systems

- Ensure designs meet necessary codes and standards

- Conduct HazOp (Hazard and Operability) studies to ensure safe and reliable system operation

- Generate design documentation including component and assembly drawings, P&IDs, to enable successful design review and fabrication

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and R&D to support product development and continuous improvement

- Contribute to the development, documentation, and protection of intellectual property (IP)

- Partner with the leadership team to define project objectives, deliverables, budgets, and timelines

Your Qualifications:

- Minimum undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

or related field

- Minimum of 5

years proven experience in designing chemical or electrochemical process equipment and systems

- Professional engineering designation is an asset, but not explicitly required.

- Proven experience translating prototype designs into commercially viable products

- Familiarity with fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies including regulatory standards and compliance requirements

- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

- Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a talent for simplifying complex challenges into actionable solutions

- Project management experience is an asset, especially in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and achieving technical milestones

- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and able to work on-site at Ayrton Energy’s facility in Calgary

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—your unique experience and perspective matter

At Ayrton We Value:

- Honesty and Candor – We are solving hard problems and look for diverse thought – challenging leadership is encouraged.

- Dependability – We value action over words and will empower you to get things done

- Be Kind – We are a team. Win together, lose together, learn together

We’re excited to find the right candidate to join our team full-time for the long term and are ready to hire as soon as we do! While we’re grateful for all interest, only those most closely aligned with the role will be contacted.

Ayrton is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion within our team. As a women-led venture, our company strives to provide a supportive atmosphere for under-represented individuals in business and STEM fields, including a focus on work-life balance and employee mental health.