Senior Product Development Engineer - Industrial Systems

Tersus Solutions•Englewood, CO

5d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to our engineering leadership and working cross-functionally with operations and teams across the business, you’ll play a key role in advancing our cleantech. You’ll help evolve our existing machines while also designing new equipment and processes that power textile circularity. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that blends design and real-world application. This role is a mix of time in front of a computer and getting your hands dirty on the floor. As a senior voice on the team, you'll naturally help shape how we work, share knowledge with those around you, and influence how engineering decisions get made. From day one, you’ll take ownership of meaningful technical challenges, with the opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly scaling team and company. We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, takes pride in thoughtful, high-quality design, and thrives in environments where not everything is fully defined yet. If you’re energized by stepping into the ambiguous, building systems and creating structures, you’ll thrive here.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
5–10+ years of hands-on product design experience
Strong mechanical design experience with Autodesk Inventor or Fusion
Comfortable working directly with machines and equipment
Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems, including pressurized or fluid-handling systems
Ability to read or willingness to learn P&ID diagrams
Experience with DFMEA or similar design risk analysis methods
Experience documenting testing and engineering results, including BOM management
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Familiarity with OSHA standards and industrial safety compliance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
Comfortable and proficient using AI tools for projects and day-to-day work
Travel 10-15%

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLC programming or Structured Text
Familiarity with Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
Background in automation, industrial equipment, or process systems
Experience working in a lab or prototype environment
Experience scaling products from prototype to manufacturing
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Design mechanical systems and components for industrial equipment, including pressurized and fluid-handling systems
Own and maintain machine drawings, design documentation, and bills of materials (BOM)
Develop and improve assemblies using Autodesk Inventor or Fusion
Translate P&ID diagrams into real-world mechanical systems
Conduct design risk analysis (DFMEA) to identify and mitigate failure modes early in the design process
Assemble, modify, and troubleshoot equipment
Perform maintenance and upgrades on machines as needed
Run validation testing and document results
Support lab testing and experimentation
Conduct testing programs and record detailed technical notes
Maintain experimental logs and test data
Assist in textile and materials testing environments
Set up instrumentation and perform equipment calibrations
Help establish internal manufacturing processes
Develop SOPs and engineering documentation
Support facility setup and production scaling
Work with external vendors and contract manufacturers
Assist in developing manufacturing KPIs and performance tracking
Help automate or simplify operational tracking systems
Coordinate with internal teams — including operations — to keep engineering projects on track
Ensure designs and processes comply with applicable OSHA and industrial safety standards
Comfortable and proficient using AI tools for projects and day-to-day tasks