Staff Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead the design, integration, and deployment of pilot-scale mechanical systems and processing equipment for innovative refining technologies.
Role type
Staff Mechanical Engineer (Pilot Plant)
Builds
Pilot-scale mineral processing equipment and systems
Domain
Critical minerals processing / Chemical engineering
Required skills
Mechanical system design, equipment specification, plant design, installation and commissioning, troubleshooting, CAD modeling, vendor coordination, hazard review, mechanical integrity management
Preferred skills
Process scale-up experience, reliability engineering, cross-functional collaboration, technical writing
Technologies
CAD, piping schematics, layout drawings
Responsibilities
Design and specify mechanical systems for pilot-scale operations; translate process requirements into mechanical designs; support installation and maintenance of pumps, piping, reactors, and filtration systems; develop mechanical design documentation; identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability; coordinate with vendors and contractors; contribute to safety design and hazard reviews