Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Somerville, MA

Job Type: Full-Time/Permanent

About the Company:

Earth faces a growing freshwater scarcity crisis, affecting both developed and developing nations. NONA Technologies, a seed stage MIT spinout, is pioneering a transformative approach to desalination by employing a patented electrochemical method to remove salts and pathogens from water. Our breakthrough technology provides sustainable access to clean water, enables off-grid mobile water supply, and advances industrial water reuse through cost-effective, low-maintenance brackish water desalination solutions.

Job Description:

NONA Technologies has successfully demonstrated several prototypes in real-world environments. We are now transitioning from prototype development to scalable manufacturing and productization. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team to advance the design, testing, and deployment of our water treatment systems based on Ion Concentration Polarization (ICP) technology, originally invented at MIT.

This role involves detailed laboratory experiments, system design (including spacer, pumping, piping, and valve integration), control system development (pressure sensing, flow monitoring, and high-power DC supply), and field testing. Occasional travel (up to 10%) will be required to support field deployments.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

· Perform the development and optimization of ICP-based water treatment (desalination) systems.

· Support senior engineers in product development activities and system integration.

· Participate in the planning, design, and execution of development plans for seawater, brackish water, and produced water treatment applications.

· Analyze system performance data and propose process improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.

· Contribute to the conceptualization, creation, and enhancement of compact-scale ICP systems aimed at improving productivity, reducing costs, and increasing operational robustness.

· Conduct on-site system evaluations, including data collection, performance assessment, and troubleshooting.

· Develop and implement process control strategies to maintain system stability and quality.

· Collaborate with the pilot-scale ICP system team to resolve technical challenges and refine system designs.

· Create and deliver training materials for production personnel to ensure effective operation of ICP systems.

· Thrive in a dynamic startup environment, applying critical thinking to solve complex technical challenges.

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Requirements:

· Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field with strong experimental skills or a background in fluid mechanics.

· Hands-on experience with engineering laboratory tools (e.g., flow meters, pressure sensors, pump, pipe, tubing, conductivity sensors, pH sensors, ICP-OES, ICP-MS).

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Experience with piping systems and data analysis tools.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills

· Experience with water treatment technologies (e.g., filtration, reverse osmosis, electrodialysis).

· Hands-on fabrication experience (e.g., laser cutting, machine shop work).

· Familiarity with electrochemical desalination methods such as electrodialysis or capacitive deionization.

· Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Onshape, AutoCAD, Solidworks).

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

NONA Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Contact

Junghyo Yoon, junghyo@nona-technologies.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person