{"id":1322780,"url":"https://alion.io/job/applied-carbon-mechanical-design-engineer","title":"Mechanical Design Engineer","company":{"id":2972878,"name":"Applied Carbon","domain":"appliedcarbon.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/appliedcarbon","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Houston, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":95000,"max":110000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":110000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"SolidWorks","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-25T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-25","last_verified_at":"2026-10-21T20:08:19Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":26,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":26},"description":"About Applied Carbon\nWe develop and scale groundbreaking technologies that regenerate soils and sequester atmospheric carbon by the gigaton for the betterment of people and planet.\nWe're a Series A climate tech company with pyrolysis systems that convert agricultural and forestry waste into biochar for carbon sequestration. We're producing carbon credits for customers like Microsoft, certified by Puro.earth. In 2026 we're deploying our systems across partner sites in North America.\nPosition Overview\nApplied Carbon builds and operates mobile equipment that converts agricultural residue into biochar in the field. We are looking for a mechanical engineer with strong design experience in SolidWorks to take ownership and contribute to mechanical design for our machines.\nYou are proficient in SolidWorks and you own the models, the drawings, and the standards behind them. You will also own the design of specific subassemblies end to end, from concept through production drawings. Experience with designing for manufacturability and reliability is highly desired.\nKey Responsibilities\nCreate detailed 3D models, complex assemblies, and technical drawings from engineering concepts and specifications.\nGenerate shop and fabrication drawings, including sheet metal and weldments, with correct dimensions, tolerances, weld callouts, and fabrication notes.\nGenerate assembly and maintenance instructions, including call outs such as torque specs, chain tensioning, lubrication points, alignment tolerances, and refractory or wear part replacement intervals.\nManage large, multi-component assemblies and integrate subsystems into a complete machine design.\nCreate and maintain BOMs and the materials library in SolidWorks.\nOwn revision control and data integrity in SolidWorks PDM, and support PDM administration and best practices.\nInspect drawings for accuracy and compliance before release to fabrication.\nDesign for high-temperature and thermal duty, with correct material selection for parts in hot service.\nSubmit drawings for RFQs and wok with fabricators, vendors, and in-house team to make sure designs are practical to fabricate, weld, assemble, and maintenance.\nSupport fast design iteration and engineering changes in a startup environment.\nPresent design solutions in design reviews to the engineering team, management, and customers.\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on design experience.\nProficient in SolidWorks: 5+ years of professional use, including complex assemblies, advanced modeling, weldments, sheet metal, and drawing creation. You must be productive in the software from day one.\nExperience with sheet metal design and fabrication drawings, and a working knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling, and design for manufacture.\nExperience in one or more of these areas: thermal or high-temperature systems, mobile or trailer-mounted equipment, or heavy equipment.\nWelding experience or weldment design experience and the ability to communicate effectively with fabricators and welders.\nWorking knowledge of weld symbols, joint design, and distortion control.\nExperience with stainless steels in high-temperature service, in particular 316 and 310.\nExperience with PDM or a similar revision control system, and willingness to help administer it.\nAbility to work from incomplete specifications and make sound engineering decisions.\nClear communication, and comfort presenting technical work under pressure.\nSelf-motivated, and able to run several projects at the same time.\nPreferred Qualifications\nKnowledge of heat transfer and material behavior at high temperature.\nHands-on welding certification or shop fabrication experience.\nPiping, structural, or rotating equipment design experience.\nExperience in a startup or other fast-paced environment with limited structure.\nDesign experience for higher production volumes and for cost reduction.\nSolidWorks Simulation or other advanced SolidWorks modules.\nSolidWorks certification (CSWA, CSWP, or higher).\nWorking Conditions\nWork is performed across office, warehouse, and outdoor environments. The position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and to stand, walk, and move around the facility throughout the day. The position involves some exposure to heat, cold, sun, rain, dust, dirt, noise, vibration, equipment exhaust, moving machinery, vehicle traffic, uneven ground, and airborne particulates. Agricultural and biomass materials may produce dust, mold, allergens, or other naturally occurring biological contaminants.\nBenefits\n$95,000 to $110,000 depending on experience\nAnnual performance based bonus\n401(k) with matching on the first 3%\nMedical, dental, and vision premiums paid in full\nPaid time off\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nApplied Carbon is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.\nWe encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with applicable law.\nAt this time, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for employment visas. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.\nHeadhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. 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