Position OverviewZero Carbon Systems seeks a Mechanical Designer to support engineering development for our Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems. This is an on-site role focused on mechanical design, CAD modeling, drawing creation, and cross-functional collaboration across our engineering, manufacturing, and materials teams. This full-time position is based in Brighton, CO (Onsite) and reports to the Director of Mechanical Engineering.
Responsibilities Include:- Create and maintain designs, layouts, drawings, and documentation using Autodesk Inventor and other relevant software.
- Develop assembly drawings, BOMs, and detail drawings per company and industry standards.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to evaluate designs based on function, materials, manufacturing methods, production cost, and customer specifications.
- Utilize Autodesk Inventor to prepare plans, layouts, and component designs while editing drawing revisions.
- Resolve clashes and discrepancies in the 3D model and check for discrepancies between deliverables.
- Produce and update detailed drawings incorporating dimensioned sections, details, finished surface callouts, Bill of Materials, assembly instructions, and work instructions.
- Manage versioning, storage, and updates of approved drawings using CAD Database EPDM vault.
- Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues, applying knowledge of ANSI Standards and GD&T principles.
- Process Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to assess change impacts.
- Prepare drafts for production, purchasing, or management approval as needed.
- Integrate safety considerations into all mechanical designs, ensuring equipment meets internal and industry safety standards to protect equipment and personnel while minimizing downtime.
Requirements Include:Minimum Qualifications and Skills- Associate's degree in engineering technology or a related field plus 2+ years of practical, hands-on experience in fabrication, machining, and mechanical design of industrial equipment. Or 6+ years of practical hands-on experience encompassing fabrication, machining, and mechanical design of industrial equipment and related fields.
- Proficiency with 3D modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Catia, Autodesk), preferably with 2+ years in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, and/or Autodesk Plant3D.
- Demonstrated experience in designing stainless sheet metal components, machine frames, conveyors, and pressure vessels.
- Competency in generating detailed technical documentation, including engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and bill of materials (BOMs).
- Basic understanding of mechanical design principles, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
- Excellent communication skills to convey technical information clearly and effectively to both onsite and offsite engineering teams and stakeholders.
- Adaptability to changing project requirements and company goals.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Skill in design for manufacturing (DFM), optimizing designs for efficient and cost-effective production.
- Full understanding of document and drawing revision control.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel.
Additional Desired Skills- Experience creating detailed technical drawings for fabrication and assembly using GD&T principles.
- Autodesk Certified Professional in Inventor for Mechanical Design is a plus.
- Experience developing Process Flow and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PFDs and P&IDs) using SmartPlant3D.
- Knowledge of welding techniques and considerations for stainless steel and other materials.
- Strong analytical skills to perform tolerance stack-up analysis and optimization of mechanical designs.
- Familiarity with industry standards and codes related to equipment design and safety (ASME, ISO, etc.).
- Ability to collaborate with external suppliers to source components and materials for prototypes and production.
- Experience in the review of vendor drawings and interface points.
- Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques, such as 3D printing and CNC machining.
- Familiarity with 6-sigma and lean manufacturing principles and the ability to analyze data using statistical tools.
- Knowledge of electrical and control systems integration within mechanical designs.
- Experience with risk assessment and mitigation strategies in mechanical design.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome design challenges.
- Knowledge of sustainability principles and considerations in mechanical design.
- Experience in technical presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to conduct FEA simulations and effectively analyze and interpret test data.
- Experience in startup environments.
Physical Requirements:- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in an on-site environment, including time on the shop floor and hands-on design validation.
$80,000 - $120,000 a year
