What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at EnergyX?
Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc. (EnergyX) has a mission to become a worldwide leader in the global transition to sustainable energy. Founded in 2018, the company is fundamentally changing the way humanity is powering our world and storing clean energy with breakthrough lithium-ion technology and energy storage solutions.
Job Description
The Mechanical Design Engineer will play an instrumental role in translating EnergyX’s lithium separation technologies into demonstration-scale leading to commercialization. The role will be part of the process engineering team. The position will be responsible for designing, building, troubleshooting, and operating EnergyX pilot and demo projects and lithium separation technology scale-up projects. The position is based in Austin, TX, and international travel (S. America) may be required.
Chemical Plant experience is required.
Responsibilities
Work on a team of experienced EnergyX scientists and engineers on projects focused on disruptive materials and engineering systems to fundamentally transform scientific aspects of the energy industry including:
- Mechanical engineering designs on DLE projects.
- Extensive use of SolidWorks/AutoCAD for developing equipment layout, PFD, P&ID, 3D models, Isometric drawings, and GA drawings.
- Develop & review mechanical design activities include equipment sizing and configuration, material selection, multiphase flow system, P&ID development, equipment layout, equipment specifications and hydraulic calculations.
- Develop data sheets for equipment and values.
- Collaborate with other engineers on project development and integrations.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with vendors.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- Experience with AutoCAD and Solidworks
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Chemical/Mineral Industry.
- Knowledge with different design/built codes (ASME, DIN-EN or others)
- Proficiency with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in development, preparation and checking of P&IDs.
- Experience in designing, developing, assembling, and troubleshooting machinery
- Knowledge with process equipment includes piping, valves (manual, control, & relief), pumps, pressure vessels, filters, coalescers, columns, evaporators, mixing tanks, heat exchangers, and reactors.
- Employees must be willing to go above and beyond, to make sure all our systems are designed to the utmost standard.
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid time-off, holidays, and sick time
- 401(k) with employer match
- Equity Package
- Medical, dental and vision benefits with employer contribution; voluntary benefits available
- Company-sponsored events
EnergyX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with EnergyX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
