Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

Verdox is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. Our proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gasses to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches. We are backed by institutional investors and based in Boston.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and highly skilled team. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Senior Systems Engineer will lead efforts to create and commercialize groundbreaking products, and serve as a key contributor to the growth of Verdox.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, program and test gas processing systems

Drive the Product Requirements development and management process, incorporating Risk Management and Hazard Analysis elements as required

Lead Design Characterization and Verification activities, including development and execution of Design Verification plans

Manage key product performance factors at a system level

Compile, analyze and report test results, and recommend appropriate engineering tradeoffs to optimize functional performance, reliability, and product cost

Ensure product design meets industry and regulatory requirements and standards

Translate prototype designs into scalable solutions achieving performance & cost targets

Lead interdisciplinary project teams

Collaborate with Technology Development and other internal and external stakeholders

Participate in or lead technical reviews and design reviews

Contribute to documentation of product design history

Develop and document Verdox SOPs related to product design and development

Support field installations of Verdox products

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Educational background

BS in Mechanical or Systems Engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline, MS preferred

Work Experience

At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing complex electromechanical products or systems required

Experience working in an ISO regulated environment strongly preferred

Job Skills, Experience, and Abilities

Successful experience with product lifecycle including definition of complex system and sub-system requirements, designing hardware/software architecture, verification and validation planning and execution under a quality management system

High level of hands-on experience building and testing complex systems required, preferably within a structured phase-gate process

Direct experience with creating or maintaining process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and wiring schematics

Experience with gas or liquid processing systems strongly desired

Experience with scripting languages such as Python, structured data queries such as SQL, and automation software (LabVIEW, PLC-SCADA, Modbus, etc)

Proficiency with Solidworks, GD&T, ASME Y14.5 a plus

Ability to effectively compile, analyze and present complex test data

Demonstrated ability to model best practices in effective implementation and use of Product and Quality System documentation

Skilled with Failure Analysis (FMEA) and other quality risk management tools

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes (ISO, CE/TUV)

Demonstrated project management experience working with interdisciplinary teams

Ability to brainstorm and communicate complex technical designs to diverse audiences

Highly organized and independent - able to plan and execute tasks with little oversight

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, highly collaborative and rapidly evolving startup environment

Willingness to contribute in areas outside of core competencies to meet company needs

Physical requirements/Work environment

60% Shop-floor and laboratory work environment, 40% office environment

Ability to lift components weighing up to 35 lbs. is required

May be required to sit or stand for prolonged periods, as needed

Travel Required

Up to 10-20% possible, including domestic and international sites

Full-time