Mechanical Engineer

Sustaera has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer. This position plays a key role in supporting the development of current and future work. This role will primarily focus on development, design, and fabrication of our air contactor system.

Sustaera is a carbon removal technology developer in Research Triangle Park (Raleigh-Durham area), North Carolina, developing and deploying a novel solution for Direct Air Capture (DAC) of carbon dioxide from the air. Sustaera is a spin-out of Susteon, a climate tech company focused on H2, carbon capture, and carbon utilization and has been backed by Department of Energy grant funding. Sustaera has already signed up multiple customers for carbon removal service. Sustaera has funding support from leading climate tech investors that include Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Grantham Foundation's Neglected Climate Opportunities Fund. Sustaera is rapidly hiring to support the already committed scale-up activities for 2023 and onwards.

Sustaera an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, Sustaera will inquire about COVID-19 vaccination status, and in the event that vaccinations and masking are mandated at a work location (including client/partner locations and Sustaera locations) we expect all candidates to comply with these required safety protocols. Please note that as of March 7, 2022, Sustaera will require all staff to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work at Sustaera locations. Candidates or employees who cannot get vaccinated for medical or religious reasons may be eligible for an accommodation, and should notify the hiring manager upon applying if they wish to request accommodation. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

 

Requirements
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering preferably with 3+ years of industrial experience.

Desired Technical Skills

  • Experience with designing low-pressure enclosures, air handling systems, and support structures

  • Experience in component mechanical design, stress and fatigue analysis, and simulation

  • Experience in systems integration, assembly, installation, and on-site testing

  • Strong understanding of material selection, compatibility, and optimization

  • Proficiency and experience in using three-dimensional CAD solid modeling software packages such as AutoCAD or Solidworks

  • Proficiency and experience in using finite element analysis to simulate thermal stresses and material deformation using software packages such as ANSYS, COMSOL, Solidworks, and/or Autodesk Inventor

  • Knowledge of commercial manufacturing and fabrication methods

  • Understanding of system scale-up from pilot to industrial scale

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design, machinery sizing, and materials selection across the company

  • Lead design of mechanical, machinery, and materials for air contactor and other major equipment

  • Conceptualize new ideas and perform techno-economic feasibility analyses

  • Support development of process and prototype designs for new technologies.

  • Support preparation of research proposals

  • Support preparation of invention disclosures and patent applications

  • Support laboratory/pilot plant testing for the ongoing projects

Desired Soft Skills

  • Strong aptitude for learning new skills

  • Project management with multiple stakeholders and partners

  • Strong technical/business writing skills

  • Ability to effectively work with clients

  • Strong safety focus

  • Creative problem solving and lateral thinking ability

  • Ability to work in a team environment with a “can-do” attitude

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • A passion for climate change!

If interested, please reach out.