Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, R&D Equipment Design

Core responsibilities:

• Lead complex electro-mechanical subsystems through the entire product lifecycle with learning rate as a key driver
• Design low-volume parts for challenging environments using various manufacturing processes (welding, sheet metal stamping, casting, etc.)
• Select and integrate automation equipment like motors, actuators, and sensors into subsystem designs in collaboration with controls and software teams
• Provide design for manufacturing and operation feedback to ensure designs are cost-efficient, robust, sustainable, and capable of producing high-quality learnings

This role directly moves the needle on Heirloom's core technology to enable low-cost, scalable, and reliable carbon dioxide removal design, contributing to the goal of removing 1 billion tons of CO2 by 2035 to mitigate climate change.

Required skills and experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing products through their whole lifecycle
• Experience with designing for harsh industrial conditions (high temperatures over 800°C, high pressure, chemical compatibility)
• Experience with engineering analyses, tools & methods like tolerance studies, FEA, fatigue analysis, root cause analysis
• Ability to produce clear, accurate 2D drawings aligned with production and inspection standards with proper use of GD&T
• Strong project management skills with proven track record of managing complex projects as project or technical lead

Compensation and perks:

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Heirloom with FSA option
• Generous parental leave: 16 weeks paid leave for all employees
• Generous stock options
• Flexible time off: Unlimited PTO for salaried employees
• 401(k)
• Monthly health and wellness reimbursement
• Robust annual education and conference budget including airfare and hotel costs

Heirloom uses the natural carbon capture properties of abundant minerals to pull CO2 from the air and store it permanently underground, with the goal of removing 1 billion tons of CO2 by 2035 to directly mitigate climate change.