Charm Industrial · 5 hours ago
Pyrolysis Mechanical Engineer II
Fort Lupton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$74K/yr - $112K/yr
3+ years expCharm Industrial is on a mission to return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂ by converting excess inedible biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil. The Mechanical Engineer II will design the next generation of pyrolysis technology, troubleshoot mechanical systems, and collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team to ensure optimal performance and production goals.
AgricultureCleanTechEnergyManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design unique solutions for our next generation operations pyrolyzer: Develop mechanical and electromechanical solutions for production use while considering interfacing systems, operating requirements, operator burden, and regular service and maintenance
Design solutions for our next generation R&D pyrolyzer: Scale our existing tech to higher machine throughputs while addressing new problems and plant requirements to push our tonnage down the cost curve. Learn from previous successes and failures to develop a first of its kind test article
Troubleshoot and resolve issues: Identify and troubleshoot mechanical system malfunctions and performance gaps. Determine why a failure mode is observed and implement a corrective action to return the system to optimal performance
Develop and execute test plans and commissioning campaigns: Take direct ownership of your designs beyond pressing print on your drawings. Validate performance before and after machine installation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with electrical engineers, software developers, and other mechanical engineers to implement mechanical systems into the larger pyrolysis package
Support on-call production support as needed, if our frontline Engineering Technician group needs help solving critical Operations problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Seasoned mechanical engineering experience (3-5 years)
CAD knowledge is a must, we use OnShape
Proficiency in modes of heat transfer, sensor and actuator selection for robust operations, and building project requirements
Experience with DFMA and FMEA
Familiar with GD&T, familiar with basic fabrication techniques
Familiarity with electromechanical systems
Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and assembly experience
A strong willingness to get your hands dirty and intimately interact with all pyrolysis system components
Documentation skills that demonstrate your thought process and design process when making improvements
Ability to communicate priorities, system progress, and work cross functionally
A desire to work alongside Electrical & Controls Engineers and fabricators to turn solutions into physical, installed hardware as quickly as possible
Use quick implementation skills to make quick and long-term fixes to the pyrolysis system in service of system improvement
An excitement for scaling up hardware that has the potential to positively impact climate change!
Benefits
Stock options
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%
Paid time off, including parental leave
A yearly professional development stipend
Healthy snacks for onsite employees
A chance to pivot into a role in climate!
Company
Charm Industrial
Charm Industrial is putting oil back underground via bio-oil sequestration and industrial syngas production.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$100MKey Investors
General Catalyst
2025-04-01Debt Financing
2023-06-06Series B· $100M
2021-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Peter Reinhardt
CEO & Co-founder
Recent News
2025-11-15
2025-09-04
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