Remora · 3 months ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Steam Systems)
Remora is a climate tech startup based in Detroit, MI, working on a mobile carbon capture device. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of thermal subsystems, manage design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring project timelines are met.
Carbon CaptureIndustrialTransportation
Responsibilities
Use leadership, communication, ownership, and strategic thinking skills to drive the research and development of thermal and fluid flow subsystems within the Remora device, working closely with subject matter experts and suppliers
Define strategy, delivery milestones, and goals for subsystem teams to meet technical and timeline requirements
Lead design reviews and develop analytical and computational models, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs, including bench and system testing plans, pre-production verification and validation, and design release activities
Participate directly in hands-on build, testing, and refinement of development designs and hardware to ensure performance and reliability
Serve as the primary point of contact for the subsystem, coordinating with cross-functional Engineering team members and providing regular updates on progress, risks, and key decisions
Mentor and support less experienced engineers in design and decision-making while fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment
Define system requirements and provide design direction for steam systems, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, and other key hardware components based on regulations, existing standards, and new standards developed by Remora
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
10+ years of mechanical engineering experience
Experience with steam systems and/or boilers design, ideally in a heat recovery application
Experience in sizing, selecting, and sourcing heat exchangers, valves, pumps, piping, and supporting electro-mechanical hardware for the system
Experience in design and/or sourcing of ASME Section 8 pressure vessels, including pressure relief devices
Experience leading a team of engineers to achieve design deliverables in an R&D environment
Experience moving quickly and making decisions with significant uncertainty
Experience rapidly learning about novel technologies and identifying new technologies for integration into systems
Experience working closely with suppliers and driving them to aggressive timelines
Benefits
Competitive Stock Options
Healthcare (Aetna)
Dental
Vision
Retirement (401k)
Student loan assistance
Three Weeks of paid time off
Eleven Holidays off
Dependent care assistance (childcare or eldercare)
Parental leave
Unlimited sick and compassionate leave
Employee development and coaching
Office setup (remote) or relocation (in-person) stipend
Company
Remora
Turning exhaust into beverage-grade CO2
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2024-02-07Series A
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