Interested in working with a groundbreaking company that’s focused on decarbonizing the atmosphere? CarbonCapture Inc. develops and deploys direct air capture (DAC) machines that can be connected in large arrays to remove massive amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. With a patented modular open systems architecture, our DAC platform allows for plug-and-play upgrades, mass production, unlimited scalability, and rapid technology iterations.
We’re looking for a motivated Systems Engineer to join our innovative, multi-disciplinary Systems team. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and evolving the architecture of our cutting-edge CO2 capture technology. Your work will play a pivotal role in driving down costs, boosting efficiency, and enabling large-scale deployment. You’ll tackle challenges across diverse domains, from process modeling and optimization to technology evaluation, data analysis, and process design.
Responsibilities
- Develop and document solutions to system architecture challenges including process flows, control philosophy, equipment type and sizing, risk analysis, and instrumentation requirements.
- Interpret and analyze data from CarbonCapture systems and prototypes.
- Develop test plans, coordinate testing efforts on prototypes, and provide technical guidance on new designs and system modifications.
- Contribute to the development of internal processand techno-economic models.
- Collaborate with other internal and external engineering groups to solve technical problems, manage requirements and tradeoffs, and ensure proper system integration.
- Take initiative to uncover and investigate opportunities for system improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
- 3+ years of relevant full-time industry experience.
- Professional knowledge and understanding of thermodynamic principles as demonstrated by prior project work.
- Strong and professional communication, writing, and presentation skills.
- Proven experience in generating process design deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, design basis, control narratives, and heat and mass balances.
- Adaptability to a start-up environment; capability to independently define broad problems, evaluate solution methods, and develop own tasks and timelines.
Desired Background
- Proficiency in Python and/or other scientific computing tools.
- Prior experience modeling systems in Excel, Python, Aspen, and/or other software tools.
- Background in chemical engineering R&D and/or scale-up of new process technologies.
CarbonCapture Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.
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CarbonCapture Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90013
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