Senior Mechanical Engineer - Pyrolysis

Charm Industrial•Fort Lupton, CO

27d•$94,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer based in Fort Lupton, Colorado, you'll help design and develop the next generation of Charm's pyrolysis technology while improving systems already operating in production. Reporting to the Lead Pyrolysis Engineer, you'll collaborate across engineering, fabrication, and operations teams to bring new equipment from concept to commissioning. This is a hands-on role focused on mechanical design, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. You'll help validate new technologies, solve real-world engineering challenges, and develop reliable systems that support Charm's production and carbon removal goals.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
5-8 years of experience designing, building, and supporting complex mechanical systems.
Experience with CAD software. We use Onshape.
Experience creating, reviewing, and releasing detailed fabrication and assembly drawings with attention to detail and sound configuration control practices.
Understanding of heat transfer, sensor and actuator selection, and translating ambiguous requirements into practical engineering solutions.
Familiarity with fabrication processes and the design principles that support manufacturable solutions.
Familiarity with piping standards, flange interfaces, gasket selection, and the mechanical integration of process systems.
Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
Experience working with electromechanical systems and material handling equipment.
Documentation skills that clearly communicate design decisions, testing results, and system improvements.
The ability to collaborate with Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, and Fabrication teams to bring designs from concept to installed hardware.
The ability to manage priorities, communicate progress, and work effectively across teams.
Excitement for scaling hardware that can have a meaningful impact on climate change.

Nice To Haves

An M.S. degree is a plus.
Experience with process piping and vessel design in high-temperature or industrial environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical and electromechanical solutions for our next-generation production pyrolyzer, considering interfacing systems, operating requirements, operator experience, and ongoing service and maintenance needs.
Scale our existing pyrolysis technology to higher machine throughputs while addressing new technical and plant requirements. Apply lessons learned from previous systems to develop first-of-their-kind test articles for our next-generation R&D pyrolyzer.
Identify and troubleshoot mechanical system malfunctions and performance gaps, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to restore system performance.
Develop and execute test plans and commissioning campaigns, validating system performance before and after machine installation.
Work closely with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to integrate mechanical systems into the broader pyrolysis platform.
Provide occasional on-call support for production operations, partnering with Engineering Technicians and Operations teams to resolve critical equipment issues.

Benefits

Equity ownership through stock options
100% employee healthcare premiums covered
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
Employer-funded HSA contributions for eligible HDHP plans
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%
Paid leave, including parental and medical leave
PPE and workwear allowances
Annual professional development stipend
Employee recognition programs that celebrate impactful work and team contributions
Opportunities for internal growth, career development, and transition into climate from a range of industries and backgrounds