Product Development Engineer Job at AirJoule, Newark, NJ

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  • AirJoule
  • Newark, NJ

Job Description

Title: Product Development Engineer

Report: VP of Engineering

Location: Newark, DE

Position Type : Full Time, Exempt

Travel: Up to 25%

About AirJoule, LLC

AirJoule is uniquely poised at the intersection of addressing climate change, supporting the energy transition, and helping water starved regions. If you are passionate about these missions, and are passionate about disrupting technologies that will change the world as we know it, then AirJoule is the place for you! We are a joint venture between GE Vernova and AirJoule Technologies. Our revolutionary atmosphere water harvesting technology enables both dehumidification and transformative cooling, while also producing clean and decentralized water for industrial, commercial, and humanitarian purposes. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who wants to make a real-world impact, please apply!

Position Summary

AirJoule is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join the application engineering team, which focuses on optimization of device performance and understanding its performance landscape. AirJoule® technology dehumidifies air with record-breaking energy efficiency, and then converts it into pure water. The role of the Product Development Engineer is essential for success of the technology, because it connects basic R&D to real-world performance. This role will involve running the assembled prototypes, automation of subcomponent technologies within AirJoule®, and collecting performance data over a wide range of conditions. The role will also involve modeling of prototype performance and generation of experimental data to validate the model. This assignment will be located at AirJoule’s headquarters in Newark, DE. The Applications Engineer should be familiar with running complex mechanical systems, controlling systems with automation software such as Labview, and developing software-based models of chemical and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

  • Act as an operator of AirJoule® prototypes, including running the device, performing maintenance, QC testing, performing FMEA analysis, and troubleshooting problems that occur with the device.
  • Design and execute experiments aligned with optimization of AirJoule systems’ design, layout, and performance.
  • Work with the Applications Engineering Team to design testing campaigns with Design-of-Experiment methods, execute them with sufficient experimental rigor, compile the results and perform statistical analysis, and communicate results.
  • Interpretation and analysis of data collected on performance of AirJoule systems.
  • Modeling of chemical and physical processes within AirJoule systems using ASPEN, DWSIM, Matlab, COMSOL or related software.
  • Implementation and evaluation of supporting technologies which enable AirJoule field deployments at customer sites. This will include travel to customer sites.
  • Document experimental results in the form of PowerPoint presentations, technical report documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) entries.
  • Uphold a safe, respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and appreciative team environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field, OR master’s degree and 1+ years of experience, Or PhD.
  • Prior experience in product development, as an applications or field service engineer, or in development of chemical/mechanical processes, is preferred.
  • Experience in adsorption or HVAC fields is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Experience with running multicomponent mechanical and/or chemical systems, such as ‘rigs’, reactors, automotives, technical prototypes, etc… including knowledge of safe operating methods.
  • Experience with process modeling of chemical and/or physical systems with software such as ASPEN, Matlab, COMSOL, DWSIM, etc… is preferred.
  • Experience with controls and automation using software such as LabVIEW, Python, etc is preferred.
  • Excellent organization skills, with ability to manage multiple workflows and projects simultaneously.
  • Basic understanding of mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, fans, motors, and HVAC systems.
  • Passionate about hands-on work while acting as a driver with respect to project execution
  • Ability to work under pressure and flexibility towards pivoting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work as part of a team.

AirJoule’s Benefits

In addition to good working conditions and competitive pay, it is AirJoule’s policy to provide a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall well-being of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes a 401K, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, and more.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should submit their resume with a cover letter outlining their qualifications to Human Resources via email at hr@airjouletech.com

AirJoule, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.

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