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Mechanical Design Engineer

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applied carbonHouston (TX)

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About the role

Mechanical Engineer Applied Carbon builds and operates mobile equipment that converts agricultural residue into biochar in the field. We are looking for a mechanical engineer with strong design experience in SolidWorks to take ownership and contribute to mechanical design for our machines. You are proficient in SolidWorks and you own the models, the drawings, and the standards behind them. You will also own the design of specific subassemblies end to end, from concept through production drawings. Experience with designing for manufacturability and reliability is highly desired.
Key Responsibilities: Create detailed 3D models, complex assemblies, and technical drawings from engineering concepts and specifications. Generate shop and fabrication drawings, including sheet metal and weldments, with correct dimensions, tolerances, weld callouts, and fabrication notes. Generate assembly and maintenance instructions, including call outs such as torque specs, chain tensioning, lubrication points, alignment tolerances, and refractory or wear part replacement intervals. Manage large, multi-component assemblies and integrate subsystems into a complete machine design. Create and maintain BOMs and the materials library in SolidWorks. Own revision control and data integrity in SolidWorks PDM, and support PDM administration and best practices. Inspect drawings for accuracy and compliance before release to fabrication. Design for high-temperature and thermal duty, with correct material selection for parts in hot service. Submit drawings for RFQs and work with fabricators, vendors, and in-house team to make sure designs are practical to fabricate, weld, assemble, and maintenance. Support fast design iteration and engineering changes in a startup environment. Present design solutions in design reviews to the engineering team, management, and customers.

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