Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary:

A mechanical engineer will participate in the technical design, fabrication, and testing an energy harvester (i.e. a heat-to-electricity thermoelectric generator), positioned for lasting impact in clean-tech for a variety of applications including automotive exhaust systems. This position requires technical and interpersonal maturity to work well within a multi-disciplinary environment as well as a pragmatic drive and hands-on aptitude to deliver results. This job may be full time or part time and is flexible in terms of when (e.g. days, nights, weekends) and how many hours per week. Expertise in SolidWorks and CFD including conjugate heat transfer is required.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, analyze, fabricate, and test prototypes involving finned heat exchangers and thermal and fluidic performance. CFD expertise including conjugate heat transfer is required.
• SolidWorks is required for creating parts, assemblies, and drawings with tolerances
• Model mechanical structures involving heat transfer (conduction, convection) from heat exchangers and mechanical and thermal stresses from thermal expansion and effects due to high temperature, materials, and their interfaces.

• Develop computer models as design tools to accelerate product development
• Define specifications for parts and system. Lead vendors and suppliers to deliver to spec.
• Participate as key technical contributor within multi-disciplinary team, involving company staff and external company partners.
• Contribute to developing company’s core technologies and intellectual property.
• Document designs and results in the form of detailed drawings, reports, and presentations
• Manage technical tasks and projects in order to meet overall program goals

Required Skills and Experience:

• Solid technical capabilities involving mechanical design (SolidWorks) and analysis and modeling of structural mechanics (i.e. FEA) and heat transfer (i.e. CFD). Experience with heat exchange and materials at high temperatures (i.e. 400 – 900 degC) is preferred
• Product development experience involving rigorous technical activity. Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) strongly preferred.
• Experience with heat exchangers, thermoelectrics, and vacuum-sealed devices is preferred
• Technical project management is preferred
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work well in a team environment
• Agility, adaptability, and resourcefulness within a dynamic work environment
• Strong desire to work in a start-up company is a must. Experience in a start-up is preferred

Required Level of Education and Experience:

B.S. in relevant field -- plus 5 to 10 years of industry experience, or
MS. in relevant field -- plus 3 to 8 years of industry experience

About VECARIUS:

VECARIUS, Inc. is an emerging leader in exhaust waste heat recovery systems, significantly improving the energy efficiency of engines, among other applications. Conceived by MIT engineers, our proprietary technology is positioned to make a lasting impact in clean-tech. We are looking for top talent to join our team of world-class business and technology leaders and to share this vision of success.

Contact:

Please submit resume and cover letter.

Steve Casey
President & CEO