Lead Hardware Systems Engineer
Core
Lead Systems Engineer for commercial food recycler technology, optimizing thermal and fluid processes to transform food scraps into resources.
Role type
Lead Hardware Systems Engineer (thermal/fluids)
Builds
Industrial food waste processing systems for commercial environments (grocery, restaurants)
Domain
Waste management / Food tech / Thermal engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Thermal and fluid handling, electromechanical integration, system requirements definition, cross-functional project management, CFD/multiphysics simulation, component sourcing for high volume manufacturing
Preferred skills
Python for time series analysis, startup experience, Process/Chemical/Mechanical engineering background
Technologies
CFD, thermal models, multiphysics models, Python, R, AI
Responsibilities
Lead test engineers on experimental optimization of system parameters (temperatures, flow rates, heat transfer); Develop control schemes with algorithms/firmware teams to optimize energy and drying time; Oversee external simulations (CFD, thermal, multiphysics); Determine system requirements for components (fans, condensers, heaters, sensors); Collaborate on custom hardware optimization (mixing paddles, air deflectors, shredding technology); Facilitate transition from prototype to high volume manufacturing methods
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities