Mechanical Designer

About Zero Carbon Systems

Zero Carbon Systems (ZCS) is a clean energy and direct air capture company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a zero carbon future. We develop and deploy breakthrough technologies designed to reduce atmospheric CO₂ at scale.

Zero Carbon Systems seeks a Mechanical Designer to support engineering development for our Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems. This full‑time, on‑site role focuses on mechanical design, CAD modeling, drawing creation, and cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and materials teams. The position is based in Brighton, CO and reports to the Director of Mechanical Engineering.

• Create and maintain designs, layouts, drawings, and documentation using Autodesk Inventor and other relevant software.
• Develop assembly drawings, BOMs, and detail drawings per company and industry standards.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to evaluate designs based on function, materials, manufacturing methods, production cost, and customer specifications.
• Use Autodesk Inventor to prepare plans, layouts, and component designs while editing drawing revisions.
• Resolve clashes and discrepancies in the 3D model and check for inconsistencies between deliverables.
• Produce and update detailed drawings incorporating dimensioned sections, details, finished surface callouts, Bill of Materials, assembly instructions, and work instructions.
• Manage versioning, storage, and updates of approved drawings using a CAD database EPDM vault.
• Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues, applying knowledge of ANSI standards and GD&T principles.
• Process Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to assess change impacts.
• Prepare drafts for production, purchasing, or management approval as needed.
• Integrate safety considerations into all mechanical designs, ensuring equipment meets internal and industry safety standards.

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or a related field plus 2+ years of practical, hands‑on experience in fabrication, machining, and mechanical design of industrial equipment; OR 6+ years of such experience in related fields.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling tools (e.g., Solid Works, Catia, Autodesk), with at least 2+ years in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, and/or Autodesk Plant3D.
• Experience designing stainless sheet metal components, machine frames, conveyors, and pressure vessels.
• Competency in generating detailed technical documentation, including engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and BOMs.
• Basic understanding of mechanical design principles, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical information clearly to onsite and offsite teams and stakeholders.
• Adaptability to changing project requirements and company goals.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Skill in design for manufacturing (DFM), optimizing designs for efficient and cost‑effective production.
• Full understanding of document and drawing revision control.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel.

• Experience creating detailed technical drawings for fabrication and assembly using GD&T principles.
• Autodesk Certified Professional in Inventor for Mechanical Design.
• Experience developing Process Flow and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PFDs and P&IDs) using Smart
  
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• Knowledge of welding techniques and considerations for stainless steel and other materials.
• Strong analytical skills for tolerance stack‑up analysis and design optimization.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes related to equipment design and safety (ASME, ISO, etc.).
• Ability to collaborate with external suppliers to source components and materials for prototypes and production.
• Experience in reviewing vendor drawings and interface points.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques, such as 3D printing and CNC machining.
• Familiarity with Six‑sigma and lean manufacturing principles and data analysis using statistical tools.
• Knowledge of electrical and control systems integration…