Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - DAC equipment

Lead / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hardware Manufacturing

On-site, Hybrid

Amsterdam , Noord-Holland , Netherlands

We are Skytree

Skytree enables a transition to a world with cleaner Air for everyone. We do this by developing and deploying smart technology that captures atmospheric carbon dioxide, enabling its use or storage to combat climate change and aid society and businesses around the world.

Born out of the European Space Agency (ESA), we are a global team of highly talented scientists, engineers and business professionals, supported by an experienced management team. Our working culture is based on a dynamic and smart approach to business with an open and understanding attitude to others and a desire to expand the boundaries of what is possible.

As we enter a new phase of growth, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a focus driving innovation, from new product development to industrialization.

Your role

As a Lead/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll contribute to concept development and early-stage design, but the core of your role lies in engineering that’s deeply involved in the production side. You’ll lead the refinement and optimization of mechanical designs, guiding them through manufacturing with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and build quality.

You’ll make an impact by

Driving conceptualization and innovation involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and contribute innovative ideas for enhancing product performance and functionality

Leveraging your deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles to develop new concepts and solutions and carry them to production

Utilizing advanced 3D modeling tools to create detailed mechanical designs and conducting simulations and analyses to validate designs for performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Overseeing prototyping, rigorous testing, and collaboration with testing and quality assurance teams to validate design concepts and ensure compliance with specified requirements and standards.

Collaborating and communicating design concepts across teams and stakeholders while integrating mechanical components seamlessly into the overall product architecture with electrical, software, and industrial designers.

Optimizing design for cost-effective production by collaborating closely with manufacturing teams and providing support throughout the manufacturing process to address any design-related issues.

Creating detailed design documentation, including drawings and specifications, while ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements.

Continuously learning about the latest advancements in mechanical engineering and design technologies, while implementing best practices and new techniques to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the design process.

What we’re looking for

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field; advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) is an advantage.

Proven experience 10+ in mechanical design engineering, production / manufacturing experience is critical

You are used to having product / module level design responsibilities, and taking ownership.

Full product development cycle experience, including designing new and complex solutions “from scratch”.

Expertise in designing complex, industrial equipment (low volume / high complexity).

Experience with some of the following:

Start/scale-up environments.

Sheet metal.

CFD simulations for gas flows andheat transfer.

Heat exchangers and heat pumps.

DFMA / Design for X.

FEM/FEA.

Industrial vacuum systems and challenges associated with the design of vacuum-based machinery.

GD&T.

PFD and P&’s.

Proficiency in 3D modeling software, such as Inventor, Solid…