Mechanical Engineer

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary) 
Position Status:  Full-time 
Years of Experience: 3-9
Salary: Salary and responsibilities are commensurate with actual experience and career goals
Department: Engineering
Work Type: In office with flexibility

About SKYRE, Inc.

Clean Energy is a fast-growing industry that is generating challenging and valuable opportunities. Whether you have a few years of experience or an established track record in your field, consider taking your career to the next level at SKYRE, Inc. SKYRE was founded in 2007 and is an emerging leader in electrochemical systems for critical energy and industrial applications having tremendous global commercial and societal value.  Within our vibrant culture, the atmosphere is collaborative and supportive.  Our employees are engaged because they know their ideas, opinions, and work are valued.  Your experiences at SKYRE will enable you to accelerate your career and deepen your impact on global challenges facing our environment. Join SKYRE to further your career at a company that is transforming the industry with innovative products and technology.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the product detailed analysis and design of SKYRE’s H2RENEW™ and CO2RENEW™ products for the industrial marketplace.  Contributes actively through all the phases of the product lifecycle including preliminary design, development, safety, qualification and certification and product support.

The ideal candidate has a desire for continual learning with excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, innovative, well-organized, able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments, able to communicate effectively both orally and written and able to work effectively across several different functional areas in a collaborative environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Design electrochemical systems featuring SKYRE’s electrochemical cell stack hardware integrated with fluid and thermal control systems for delivery to commercial and government customers

  • Select and evaluate balance of plant components for suitability in the electrochemical system, with consideration of pressure and temperature ratings as well as materials of construction

  • Evaluate component suppliers and review capabilities with manufacturing representatives to determine approved supplier status; develop inspection criteria based on critical dimensions and properties

  • Develop new components and sub-system designs for the H2RENEW™ and CO2RENEW™ industrial product line.

  • Take full responsibility for correct design, analysis, and qualification through to the production floor including vibration and stress analyses of the system, ensuring compatibility with normal transportation loads or as may be specified by the customer

  • Execute drawing and configuration controls to assure accurate and repeatable production and field upgrade packages

  • Develop and execute 3rd Party regulatory qualification and certification including UL, CE, ISO, and various industry guidelines

  • Work with University researcher on best practices, latest component development and materials breakthroughs

  • Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding to optimize performance and increase efficiency for systems verification activities

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering disciplines (advanced Degree encouraged)

  • Experience with hardware development for a regulated industry

  • Understanding of component design and system packaging

  • Understanding of Additive Manufacturing for prototype and/or production

  • Understanding of metallics and non-metallics

  • Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks including the ability to perform analysis

  • Understanding of tolerancing for manufacturability

  • Keen aptitude for technical work that spans multiple levels of detail and disciplines

Working Conditions

  • Light physical effort; frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials.

  • Standing, bending and lifting up to approximately fifty pounds during a typical eight-hour workday.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the position, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Travel

Up to 10%

Visas

  • SKYRE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. 

  • Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. 

COVID-19

SKYRE requires new hires to be fully vaccinated to COVID-19 prior to first date of employment. As required by applicable law, SKYRE will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

Benefits

SKYRE provides comprehensive health and insurance benefits for its employees. The Company also offers competitive paid vacation time, sick leave, and holidays.

Additional Information

Applicant must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Apply Now

Due to the high volume of resumes we receive; we are not able to respond personally to every application. However, we do review every resume, and will be sure to contact you if we think there is a possible fit. You can send your resume to careers@skyre-inc.com.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities, including “disabled Veterans” or Veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

SKYRE has a published Code of Conduct that all employees are expected to follow.