Engineer - Senior Mechanical

Ayrton Energy•Calgary, AB

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Ayrton Energy’s mission is to propel the global shift towards sustainable energy with the broad deployment of our cutting-edge hydrogen storage technology, reshaping hydrogen distribution to mirror the safety, simplicity, and efficiency of traditional fuels such as diesel or gasoline. As a part of this, Ayrton is looking to hire a dynamic Mechanical Engineer to help develop our technology into a commercial product. You will love this job if: You enjoy working on the frontier of energy systems technology development, where the answers aren't always clear, and you get to find new solutions to challenges being faced for the first time. You thrive in fast-paced technology development environments where practical problem-solving is valued and are comfortable in engineering offices, shop and lab environments. You have a proven track record of taking ownership of projects from concept through fabrication, testing, and deployment. You quickly identify issues and implement efficient, cost-effective solutions. You want to work with a small, highly motivated team where everyone contributes beyond their job title. You have a passion for clean technology and a desire to develop products for a sustainable future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience designing, building and testing fluid systems
Strong hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, piping systems, fluid systems, and industrial equipment
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical and process-related issues in laboratory, pilot, or industrial environments
Experience working with Solidworks CAD software to produce design and manufacturing drawings including use of GD&T
Track record of translating prototype designs into commercially viable products
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a talent for simplifying complex challenges into actionable solutions
Eligible for Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and able to work on-site at Ayrton Energy’s facility in Calgary

Nice To Haves

Experience designing fuel cell, electrolyzer or related electrochemical systems an asset
Familiarity with hydrogen regulatory standards and compliance requirements an asset

Responsibilities

Design process piping and fluid systems for field deployment of Ayrton Energy’s Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology
Mechanical design of lab test equipment to support the technology development team
Specify, source, and evaluate mechanical components
Collaborate with Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, and Tech Dev teams to rapidly develop and improve products
Perform engineering calculations related to fluid flow, pressure drop, thermal management, and mechanical integrity
Generate design documentation including component and assembly drawings, process drawings and fabrication drawings to enable successful design review and manufacture
Work closely with technicians, suppliers, fabricators, and manufacturing partners to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of mechanical, fluid system, and equipment issues
Organize system testing, analyze performance data and implement design improvements based on test results
Ensure systems comply with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements
Support hazard reviews, risk assessments, and safe operating procedures