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 startup 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, with Series A venture capital funding from Breakthrough Energy and Grantham's Neglected Climate Opportunities Fund.
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.
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!