Role Description: Mechanical Design Engineer

Reports to: Mechanical Systems Design Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Classification: Full time, Exempt

About Mosaic Materials

Mosaic Materials is an Alameda, CA, based small business developing a carbon capture technology to address global warming and climate change through direct air capture (DAC) of carbon dioxide. At the heart of Mosaic’s technology are metal-organic framework (MOF) solid sorbents that increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of carbon capture by ~50% relative to competing technologies. Mosaic is currently scaling production and implementation of our solid sorbent-based DAC technology and looking for highly motivated, curious individuals to join our team. Mosaic is currently rapidly scaling production and implementation of our direct air capture technology around the world.

Mosaic Materials is now part of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes has operations in over 120 countries as a leading partner within the energy industry. Baker Hughes is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Mosaic Materials and Baker Hughes are looking for the right people to help us achieve this goal. We are building a team of people who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

Role Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will have cradle to grave ownership in the development of carbon capture equipment that is safe, reliable, and efficient. 

Key Functions

• Apply engineering principles of mechanical design including fluids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and structural design to develop innovative test rigs and product designs from concept to implementation, adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Work on complex technological issues or manufacturing processes, solving issues and developing new solutions that require new and innovative approaches
• Have the authority to guide others in different design approaches.
• Create CAD models and manufacturing drawings for custom parts
• Develop and document models and design methods using engineering calculations, FEM methods, and lab testing
• Research and specify mechanical process equipment and instrumentation.
• Create test plans, procuring parts, building, and operating test rigs to evaluate concepts and validate models at lab and pilot scales
• Translate learnings from lab and pilot test rigs to commercial scale designs.
• Design modular commercial systems that can be manufactured and installed quickly and economically
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to optimize equipment performance and cost in the context of the overall plant
• Work within a stage gate process to identify project risks and present design solutions to leadership and technical gatekeepers

Preferred Background & Experience

• Have a bachelor's or master’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Have a minimum of 5 years of product development experience
• Have a strong understanding of engineering concepts including air handling, heat transfer, and machine design
• Have a demonstrated ability to bring new ideas from paper to reality
• Have hands-on experience working in a lab/plant/manufacturing environment
• Be proficient in CAD modeling and drafting (e.g. NX/Solidworks).
• Have experience with FEM methods (e.g. Fluent/Abaqus)
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Work independently on several high priority workflows with efficient communication of progress and results

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Position may be subject to US export control under ITAR or EAR.

Core Values

Mosaic Materials employees are expected to live by and demonstrate the company’s Core Values:

• Honest & Trustworthy
• Accepting, Safe, & Inclusive
• Hungry for Learning
• Humble
• Collaborative
• Deliver for Stakeholders

If these values resonate with you and this role matches your interests, skills, and experience, we encourage you to join the Mosaic team!  Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to ops@mosaicmaterials.com.

Baker Hughes Company and Mosaic Materials are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.