Senior Design Engineer

Title:

Senior Design Engineer

Report:

VP of Engineering

Location:

Newark, DE

Position Type

: Full Time, Exempt

Travel:

Occasional

About AirJoule, LLC

AirJoule is uniquely poised at the intersection of addressing climate change, supporting the energy transition, and helping water starved regions. If you are passionate about these missions, and are passionate about disrupting technologies that will change the world as we know it, then AirJoule is the place for you! We are a joint venture between GE Vernova and AirJoule Technologies. Our revolutionary atmosphere water harvesting technology enables both dehumidification and transformative cooling, while also producing clean and decentralized water for industrial, commercial, and humanitarian purposes. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who wants to make a real-world impact, please apply!

Position Summary

AirJoule is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to support our Design Engineering team, which is building our transformative atmospheric water generating products. This role requires expertise and hands-on experience in mechanical engineering design and building, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM). Significant expertise with CAD programs is required. The successful candidate will participate in a design team which is primary based in Newark, DE. The role will also involve the transition of initial builds into manufacturing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

- Component and system design:

Design and/or select components such as vacuum chambers, doors, actuators and motors, vacuum tubing and insulation, fans and plenums, heat exchangers, pumps, pipes and coolant, electrical wiring, scaffolding, pallets, and walls, etc…

- Subsystem Design:

Design and develop subsystems which utilize the components and enable AirJoule products to reach highest performance. Example systems are vacuum transfer systems, heat exchange systems, air handling systems, water purification and storage systems, etc…

- Full system layout and product shaping:

Design the layout of the full system. This will involve structuring subsystems to balance performance, footprint, serviceability, and ruggedness.

- Optimization of design:

Utilize various methods ranging from first principals and hand-calculations to simulation software (FEA/FIM/etc with programs such as Ansys, Solidworks, etc…) in order to optimize performance while conforming to industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.

- Prototyping and testing:

Develop prototypes and conduct subsystem testing, and analyze results to validate designs and iterate improvements based on performance data and feedback. Work with Applications team to perform similar on full systems.

- Bill of materials (BOM):

Create and maintain detailed BOMs, ensuring accuracy and cost-effectiveness while selecting materials and components optimized for performance and manufacturability.

- Design for manufacturability (DFM):

Apply DFM principles to streamline production processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality and scalability.

- Support builds:

Hands-on participation in prototype builds as well as facilitation of transfer of build to manufacturing teams for full production.

- Documentation:

Generate detailed design documentation, including CAD models with tolerances, technical drawings, and specifications, to support manufacturing and regulatory compliance.

- Teamwork and communication:

Collaborate among the team and work with individual ownership of assigned tasks for timely completion. Communicate with other teams (applications, business development, manufacturing, supply chain) and participate in meetings and technical updates.

Education and Experience Requirements

- Minimum Education:

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) and a minimum of 4 years of experience, or MS degree and 3 years of experience.

- Minimum Experience:

3+ years of experience designing and building novel mechanical systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Significant experience with CAD and building of mechanical systems, especially with respect to rapid prototyping, as well as progression from prototypes to commercial products. This includes deep knowledge of system modeling (CAD - CATIA, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, Ansys, EES, Matlab, etc…).

- Experience with the design, analysis, and testing of mechanical components such as vacuum chambers, pumps, compressors, shafts, bearings, dampers, couplings, seals, gears, fans, motors, actuators, etc…

- Excellent communication skills.

- Experience working with suppliers and machinists to procure the properly designed and fabricated parts.

- HVAC systems or component experience is preferred.

- Experience with complex energy systems (mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical) and especially thermal management problems. Fundamental knowledge of fluid mechanics and heat transfer applied to thermal management problems.

- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible with company pivots.

- Champion of safety on the manufacturing floor, defining safe operating procedures, performing safety audits, and being a prime example defining the safety culture.

Physical Requirements

- Extended periods of walking and standing as well as sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

- Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds.

- Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, and stepping on and off a build platform.

- Must possess a high degree of manual dexterity to assemble mechanical devices.

- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, etc.

Other Requirements

- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. AirJoule is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

AirJoule’s Benefits

In addition to good working conditions and competitive pay, it is AirJoule’s policy to provide a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes a 401K, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, and more.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should submit their resume with a cover letter outlining their qualifications to Human Resources via email at hr@airjouletech.com.

AirJoule, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.