Pyrolysis Mechanical Engineer II

Charm

Fort Lupton, Colorado

Full Time

Posted February 2, 2026

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Job Description

A Mechanical Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and improving pyrolysis and biomass processing equipment, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to develop robust mechanical systems and support production operations in a climate-focused startup.

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 verify system performance and design intent
Update and modify legacy systems to validate new design pathways and subsystems
Provide troubleshooting support for production machines to meet throughput goals
Conduct root cause analysis for system performance issues
Contribute to commissioning and production handover of new equipment

Requirements

Designing new mechanical systems for pyrolysis technology, including selecting electromechanical actuators, sensors, pumps, and continually improving pyrolysis and biomass processing equipment.
Turning wrenches to help bring mechanical designs to life and developing test plans to ensure systems meet overall design intent.
Updating the configuration of legacy systems to validate novel design pathways or new subsystems, and informing the architecture of the next generation of pyrolysis equipment.
Providing troubleshooting support for production machines based on issues observed by Operations partners to meet 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.
Designing and implementing mechanical systems in a production environment, including selecting appropriate electromechanical components such as actuators, sensors, and pumps.
Delivering robust mechanical solutions that work in the real world and taking pride in bringing new designs to life and helping to test and commission new equipment.
Taking an analytical approach to problem solving, including root cause analysis when systems are not performing as intended.
Possessing a great attitude in the face of difficult and fast-paced environments.
Having the ability and willingness to step out of comfort zones when tackling new problems.

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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