Senior Mechanical Engineer

Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Trashology is dedicated to solving the world’s waste dilemma. We are focused on developing technology to divert waste disposal from landfills by replacing conventional harmful landfill practices with high-efficiency, clean waste processing technology that turns waste into a resource, not a liability. Our technology protects the environment while reducing energy and waste costs.

WHO WE ARE: A fast-paced, high-energy work environment with a team of motivated and talented individuals working together to solve problems. We are a mission-driven, collaborative team that values integrity, transparency, and a strong work ethic.

WE ARE SEEKING:  An experienced and well-rounded Senior Mechanical Engineer with a passion for design, creative problem solving, and bringing mechanical concepts to life. In your role, your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Leading complex design projects from concept to validated system independently, working through concept development, design, prototyping, and testing and evaluation using sound engineering principles.
• Displaying expertise and mastery of CAD by rapidly turning concepts into feasible, mechanically sound designs ready for fabrication, prototyping, and full-scale manufacturing.
• Supporting and improving Trashology’s CAD and engineering and drawing best practices and conducting peer reviews and approvals of drawings from junior engineers.
• Participating in and/or leading brainstorming and concept development sessions.
• Performing modeling and simulations of structural, fluid, and thermal systems to support engineering development process.
• Evaluating systems and designs using variety of data analysis methods in excel and other platforms and demonstrating the ability to learn and utilize new analytical tools as needed.
• Providing analytical assessments of proposed mechanical, pneumatic/hydraulic, and thermal system designs.
• Working alongside Controls and Electrical Engineering teams to integrate and automate systems and devices, with a strong focus on safety and user-friendly design principles.
• Designing and conducting tests to assess system performance at the prototype level through full-scale integration.
• Conducting failure mode & effect analyses and/or root cause analysis on systems and develop corrective actions plans.
• Other duties as required.

The ideal candidate must be able to meet the following requirements:

• Minimum BS in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of professional experience, or a MS in mechanical engineering with 3 years of industry experience.
• Expert in 3D modeling using Onshape/SolidWorks or similar platforms, including detailed part and assembly drawings generation and ability to efficiently create and manage complex assemblies with hundreds of unique components.
• High-level knowledge of design for machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, turning, and other production and manufacturing processes.
• Strong working understanding of piping, pneumatics, hydraulics, and other industrial process systems and components such as hoppers and conveyors, size reduction equipment, and blending and mixing systems.
• Direct experience with automation and design for PLC controlled systems is preferred.
• Highly motivated, self-starter and collaborator with a desire to complete tasks independently with accuracy and efficiency.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to perform work functions outside of traditional Mechanical Engineering discipline to support growth and development of company.
• Ability to conduct basic physical tasks such as climbing ladders, working at elevated heights, and ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Experience with and willingness to work with your hands – assembling and testing prototypes, basic fabrication methods, ability to use hand and machine tools (hand drills, wrenches, grinder, drill press, bandsaw, etc.).

OTHER INFORMATION: This position will be compensated with a competitive salary, full medical/dental/vision benefits, STD/LTD/Life & AD&D, generous PTO, retirement, flexible/remote schedule.

Trashology is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and therefore prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  All employment decision is based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, political affiliation, retaliation, or any other non-merit factor or status protected by federal, state, local laws and regulations.