AirJoule · 1 day ago
Principal Application Engineer
Newark, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
12+ years expAirJoule is a joint venture between GE Vernova and AirJoule Technologies focused on climate change and energy transition. They are seeking a Principal Applications Engineer to lead the optimization of device performance and product design, transitioning technology from lab to real-world applications.
Clean EnergyCleanTechRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Natalie Robichaud, SHRM- CP
Responsibilities
Lead efforts in concept design of AirJoule Systems, including development of conceptual frameworks for overall system architecture
Creation of P&ID diagrams, component selection, and development of subsystems used within AirJoule systems
Act as SME for a technology area within AirJoule systems and subsystems
Perform high-caliber applied engineering R&D with strong adherence to scientific method
Work within the Systems Engineering teams in order to optimize current AirJoule systems and substsems. An example is optimization of adsorption systems, including geometry, sizing, flowpath, adsorption kinetics as it pertains to AirJoule adsorbent-coated heat exchangers. Other examples include coolant systems, vacuum systems, process controls development, etc…
Lead deployments of AirJoule systems at customer sites, including travel to customer sites, planning and coordination of deployment events, commissioning of said systems, and analysis of the resulting data
Develop models/simulations for AirJoule systems, interactions with environments, and AirJoule adsorption subcomponents. Software such as ASPEN, Matlab, COMSOL, DWSIM, Solidworks, etc… may be utilized
Perform detailed data analysis with software such as JMP
Document experimental results in the form of PowerPoint presentations, technical report documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) entries
Uphold a safe, respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and appreciative team environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, or related field required
12+ years of experience (post BS degree), 11+ years (post MS degree), or 7+ years (post PhD degree)
Experience with running multicomponent mechanical and/or chemical systems, such as ‘rigs', reactors, automotives, technical prototypes, etc… including knowledge of safe operating methods
Experience with real world implementations of complex technical systems, such as field deployments, running plants, etc…
Experience with troubleshooting, causal analysis, and/or diagnostic and performance reviews
Strong expertise in design, layout, instrumentation, and sourcing of chemical and mechanical engineering systems, such as heat exchangers, reactor beds, condensers, and their core components (pumps, motors, blowers, fittings, couplings, etc.)
Basic understanding in interpreting electrical requirements of components and sensors and their electrical compatibility onto existing systems
Aptitude in data table structuring, joining, and summarization with a strong skillset in numerical methods for data analysis
Preferred
Expertise with either sorption, filtration, ion exchange, catalysis (heterogeneous), mass transport, thermodynamics, and HVAC systems
Experience with modeling of chemical and mechanical processes with software such as ASPEN, Ansys, Matlab, COMSOL, DWSIM, etc… is nice to have
Passionate about hands-on work while acting as a driver with respect to project execution
Benefits
Health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
A retirement plan that includes a 401K
Life Insurance options
Disability coverage
Paid time-off
And more
Company
AirJoule
AirJoule is a leader in the global sustainability transition.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$47MKey Investors
GE Vernova
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