Applied Carbon

Overview

Applied Carbon is a Series A climate tech company focused on developing technologies that regenerate soils and sequester atmospheric carbon. They are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks experience to contribute to the design of mobile equipment that converts agricultural residue into biochar.

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, and fabrication notes.
• Generate assembly and maintenance instructions, including torque specs and lubrication points.
• 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.
• Inspect drawings for accuracy and compliance before release to fabrication.
• Design for high-temperature and thermal duty with correct material selection.
• Submit drawings for RFQs and collaborate with fabricators and vendors.
• Support fast design iteration and engineering changes in a startup environment.
• Present design solutions in design reviews to the engineering team and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on design experience.
• Proficient in SolidWorks with 5+ years of professional use.
• Experience with sheet metal design and fabrication drawings.
• Experience in thermal or high-temperature systems, mobile or trailer-mounted equipment, or heavy equipment.
• Welding experience or weldment design experience.
• Working knowledge of weld symbols, joint design, and distortion control.
• Experience with stainless steels in high-temperature service, particularly 316 and 310.
• Experience with PDM or a similar revision control system.
• Ability to work from incomplete specifications and make sound engineering decisions.
• Clear communication and comfort presenting technical work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Work is performed across office, warehouse, and outdoor environments.
• The position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.