Huminly · 4 months ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer (Automation and Process Design)
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/StaffHuminly is a company focused on sustainability and innovative recycling solutions for textiles. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will play a crucial role in building the first commercial-scale process for polyester-cotton textile recycling, working closely with the process engineering team to bring the project to commercial readiness.
Biotechnology
Hiring Manager
Nikita Khlystov, Ph.D.
Responsibilities
Leverage mechanical and electrical expertise in building Huminly’s first commercial-scale process for polyester-cotton textile recycling
Work closely with the process engineering team to scale the bench-scale process to commercial readiness
Design and fabricate new mechanical components, source and combine off-the-shelf equipment, automate mechanical processes, and streamline module integration to expand the recycling process to 100+-ton scale
Qualification
Required
Have a demonstrated track record of fabrication projects, whether independently or as part of a startup team
Excel at rapid prototyping, leveraging efficient computer-aided design and fabrication techniques
Are fluent in electrical design including Arduino, PLC, and UI interfaces
Have strong practical knowledge of solids handling, heat transfer, and design and fabrication of large-scale solids processing equipment
Have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and/or equivalent experience
Ability to lift, carry, push, and assemble heavy objects
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for extended periods
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Company
Huminly
At Huminly, we use enzymes to enable infinite recycling of textiles.
Founded in 2023
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Nicholas Sarai, PhD
CTO and Co-Founder
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