General Biological ยท 5 months ago
Lead Engineer, Fluids and Thermal Systems
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/StaffGeneral Biological (GB) is a pioneering industrial chemical and hardware manufacturing company developing scalable, low-cost biomanufacturing technologies. They are seeking an innovative Mechanical Engineer to drive the design and construction of their first-of-kind biorefinery, focusing on fluids and thermal systems.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Fluid systems design: making P&IDs, schematics, piping diagrams, layouts, and testing plans
Thermal systems design of various high-temperature components including evaporators, stripping columns, heat exchangers, etc
Component and full system design in CAD
Interface with our controls and automation team to implement instrumentation and our controls architecture at scale
Hands-on assembly and management of the construction, installation and integration of key chemicals plant equipment, including full unit operations and systems integration between those operations
Management of operations and engineering on-site (away from main office)
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related field such as chemical engineering with a heavy emphasis on mechanical design and construction
Hands-on experience with thermal and fluidic components including process piping, heat exchangers, valves, pumps, electro-mechanical instrumentation, and strong familiarity with their design and implementation
Experience with CAD frameworks (Solidworks, AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion, etc)
Hands-on experience executing pilot and demonstration projects, such as first-of-kind plant builds, engine testing
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage construction projects
Strong hands-on skills in building and testing prototypes or personal projects
Ability to travel to construction sites across the USA as needed
Preferred
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
Knowledge of large, commercial-scale chemicals plant construction
Practical mechanical and industrial site experience with large-scale fermentation and chemical processing equipment
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A collaborative and innovative work environment
The chance to make a significant impact in the field of chemical production
Company
General Biological
Hiring great engineers, biotechnologists, chemists, and more.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase