Mechanical Engineer II (Pyrolysis)
About Charm
Our mission is to return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂. We convert excess inedible biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into underground storage for permanent carbon removal. At scale, we can use bio-oil to make fossil-free iron.
Our carbon removal efforts began in 2020 with initial purchases from customers like Stripe, Shopify, and Microsoft. Since then, we’ve scaled to thousands of tons of carbon removal, grown to over a hundred employees, and established three locations in San Francisco, Colorado, and Louisiana.
We're expanding our team of ambitious, creative, and hands-on problem solvers. We value psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning. We take calculated risks and treat mistakes as opportunities to improve. If you're excited about tackling big challenges, we encourage you to explore our company values.
Come help us reverse climate change. Gigatons or bust!
Your Responsibilities Design unique solutions for our next generation operations pyrolyzer: Develop mechanical and electromechanical systems for production use while considering interfacing systems, operating requirements, operator burden, and regular service and maintenance. Consider what technology needs thorough R&D to simplify and redefine our machine architecture. Learn from previous successes and failures to develop and integrate novel vessels and process steps that tie back to real business needs. Work with our testing team to validate performance before operations integration.
Conduct thorough engineering analysis: Work with process engineers to develop thermal and flow models to inform system design. Process piping and vessels are important components in our greater pyrolysis system, refine their mechanisms to deliver an industrial solution.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues: Identify and troubleshoot mechanical system malfunctions and performance gaps. Determine why a failure mode is observed and implement a corrective action to return the system to optimal performance.
Develop and execute test plans and commissioning campaigns for production hardware: Take direct ownership of your designs beyond pressing print on your drawings. Validate performance before and after machine installation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with electrical engineers, software developers, and other mechanical engineers to implement mechanical systems into the larger pyrolysis package
Support on-call production support as needed, if our frontline Engineering Technician group needs help solving critical Operations problems
You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Seasoned mechanical design experience (3-5 years)
CAD knowledge is a must, we use OnShape
Skilled in modes of heat transfer, sensor and actuator selection for robust operations, and building project requirements
Experience with DFMA and FMEA
Familiar with GD&T, familiar with basic fabrication techniques, proficiency with creating and releasing engineering drawings
Familiarity with electromechanical systems
Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and assembly experience
A strong willingness to get your hands dirty and intimately interact with all pyrolysis system components
Documentation skills that demonstrate your thought process and design process when making improvements
Ability to communicate priorities, system progress, and work cross functionally
A desire to work alongside Electrical & Controls Engineers and fabricators to turn solutions into physical, installed hardware as quickly as possible. Use quick implementation skills to make quick and long-term fixes to the pyrolysis system in service of system improvement.
An excitement for scaling up hardware that has the potential to positively impact climate change!
Bonus, if you Bring Onshape modeling experience
Weldment design including process piping and vessels
Design of operations facing industrial equipment
Bulk material handling experience, think conveyors, pumps, and blowers
Experience with 24/7 operations
What We Offer 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
Visa Sponsorship Policy
Since we are a small startup, certain accommodations for visa sponsorship may not be within our capability. At this time, Charm Industrial is only sponsoring E3 and TN visas.
Our Commitment
Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skills, experience, and passion for our mission. Climate challenges require a wide range of perspectives and expertise, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We’re excited to grow our team with people who bring unique strengths and help us improve as a company.