Mechanical Design Engineer (R&D)

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Research & Development team and contribute to the design, optimization, and validation of our proprietary manufacturing equipment.

The role involves working on the design and optimization of extrusion systems, screw mechanisms, cooling systems, and machine components to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality. You will collaborate with experienced machine design professionals on real industrial engineering challenges involving CAD design, engineering simulations, and prototype development.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving practical engineering problems and want to work on innovative climate-tech hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize mechanical components for extrusion and material processing systems.
• Support the development and optimization of screw mechanisms for processing mixed plastic waste and construction aggregates.
• Perform CAD modelling and prepare engineering drawings for fabrication.
• Conduct engineering simulations (FEA, thermal, CFD, or DEM where applicable) to validate designs.
• Analyze machine performance and recommend design improvements.
• Support optimization of the cooling system to improve production throughput.
• Work with fabrication partners during prototype development and machine assembly.
• Document design calculations, simulation results, and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with the R&D team on continuous product and process improvement.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience in mechanical design or product development.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, or Fusion 360.
• Basic knowledge of ANSYS, MATLAB, or equivalent engineering analysis tools.
• Understanding of machine design fundamentals and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and mechanical assemblies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to FEA, CFD, DEM, or thermal simulations.
• Knowledge of extrusion systems, polymer processing, or material handling equipment.
• Experience with prototype development or fabrication.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

What You'll Work On

• Screw Design Optimization for mixed plastic and construction waste processing.
• Extruder mechanism design and performance improvement.
• Cooling system optimization to reduce manufacturing cycle time.
• CAD modelling and simulation of machine components.
• Prototype validation and manufacturing support.
• Development of next-generation climate-tech manufacturing equipment.

What You'll Learn

• Industrial machine design and manufacturing system development.
• CAD-driven product development and engineering simulations.
• Extrusion technology and material processing.
• Thermal system optimization and process engineering.
• Prototype development and machine commissioning.
• Working alongside experienced machine design experts on commercially deployed technology.