Senior Mechanical Engineer – Thermal & Air Systems
Core
Design and develop hot air handling systems, ducting networks, and plenum assemblies for high-temperature energy storage applications operating up to 1000 °C.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Thermal & Air Systems)
Builds
Robust ducting networks, plenum assemblies, dampers, louvers, and air-distribution equipment for Rondo Heat Battery systems.
Domain
Industrial energy storage / Thermal-fluid engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
High-temperature equipment design, thermal and fluid analysis, FEA, FMEA, CAD/PLM, duct sizing and routing, multiphysics problem solving, system architecture, V&V planning, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
CFD analysis, industrial construction site supervision, refractory-lined ductwork design, high-temperature blower/fan integration, heat recovery systems, thermal energy storage applications
Technologies
SolidWorks, PLM, FEA tools, CFD tools
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design of hot air ducting systems and plenum assemblies; design and validate dampers and louvers for high-temperature service; define subsystem requirements and develop V&V plans; perform thermal and fluid analyses; lead FMEA activities and execute test strategies; support prototyping and vendor qualification; develop top-level system architecture for air management and heat delivery systems; lead design reviews and cross-functional progress reporting; collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain to resolve field failures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities