Pyrolysis Mechanical Engineer II
Charm IndustrialFort Lupton, Colorado
Full Time
Posted February 2, 2026
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Job Description
A Mechanical Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems for pyrolysis technology in a climate-focused startup, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to improve biomass processing equipment and support production goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop next-generation pyrolysis mechanical systems
- Implement, troubleshoot, and optimize mechanical systems in production
- Collaborate with electrical, automation, manufacturing engineers, fabricators, and technicians
- Select electromechanical components such as actuators, sensors, and pumps
- Develop and execute test plans to validate mechanical systems
- Update and modify legacy systems to incorporate new design pathways and subsystems
- Provide troubleshooting support for production machines to meet throughput goals
- Conduct root cause analysis for system performance issues
Requirements
- Designing the next generation of pyrolysis technology and mechanical systems, including selecting electromechanical actuators, sensors, pumps, and continually improving pyrolysis and biomass processing equipment.
- Implementing and troubleshooting mechanical systems in production to meet Charm’s overall production and throughput goals.
- Collaborating with electrical, automation, manufacturing engineers, fabricators, and technicians to overcome design build test challenges and successfully execute commissioning and production handover campaigns.
- Developing test plans to ensure mechanical systems meet overall design intent.
- Updating the configuration of legacy systems to validate novel design pathways or new subsystems, informing the architecture of the next generation of pyrolysis equipment.
- Providing troubleshooting support for production machines based on issues observed by Operations partners.
- Turning wrenches to help bring designs to life and assist in the physical assembly or modification of mechanical systems.
- Delivering robust mechanical solutions that work in the real world and taking pride in system performance.
- Taking an analytical approach to problem solving and root cause analysis when systems are not performing as intended.
- Having a great attitude in the face of difficult and fast-paced environments.
- Possessing the ability to step out of one’s comfort zone when tackling new problems.
- Reporting to the Lead Pyrolysis Engineer based out of Fort Lupton, Colorado.
- Possessing the skills, experience, and passion for the mission, as Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer that hires based on these criteria.
Benefits & Perks
Stock options
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%
Paid time off, including parental leave
A yearly professional development stipend
Healthy snacks for onsite employees
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