Prototype Plant Mechanical Engineer

Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who will work on Electric Hydrogen's Prototype Plant – our first large-scale electrolysis system – located in San Carlos, CA. You will develop novel design iterations for the electrolyzer balance of plant using your knowledge of fluid and gas processing systems. You will report into the Manager of Test Engineering.
Primary Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis to support your designs, including calculations for flow rate and pressure drop, heat transfer, and static structural loading.
• Collaborate with chemical and electrical engineers on interdisciplinary efforts such as hazard and operability studies (HAZOP) and design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA).
• Model parts and assemblies in 3D parametric CAD software. Produce drawings for the fabrication of pipe assemblies, weldments, and custom machined parts.
• Develop mechanical design concepts for process skids and piping assemblies. Use good engineering judgment to balance safety and reliability with the need to speedily refine the design of the prototype.
• Produce bills of materials for equipment and piping.
• Select process equipment for fluid systems including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, compressors. Size piping and select appropriate fittings for piping assemblies.
• Provide mechanical engineering support to commission new designs and troubleshoot issues identified by plant operators.

As a successful candidate, you will have the following qualifications:
Qualifications

• Familiarity with process equipment common in liquid and gas handling, heat exchange, and compression. Working knowledge of common methods for pipe joining
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering documents such as process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• 3+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer working in a relevant industry, such as chemical / petrochemical, oil and gas, wastewater treatment, power generation
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience sizing equipment and pipe assemblies for multiphase flow and working with hydrogen fueling and fuel cells.
• Produce designs compliant with relevant codes and standards, including NFPA, NEC, and Class 1 Division 2 hazardous location
• Experience using computational tools including finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for analysis of structural loading, heat transfer, and fluid flow
• High proficiency and speed in 3D and 2D CAD software packages such as SolidWorks
• Experience generating fluid system designs from upstream documents in an autonomous environment
• Experience working with prototype systems in an environment requiring rapid design and deployment

Compensation & Benefits
San Carlos Zone
$101,000—$134,000 USD
Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.
Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:

• An equity grant
• Time off programs
• 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
• A 4% employer 401(k) match
• A $75/month cell phone allowance
• A discretionary bonus

Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
COVID-19 vaccination required for all employees and contingent workers, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of vaccination to attend an onsite interview or at their first day of employment.
About Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.
Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!