Mechanical Engineer

Conceptual design, CAD modeling, and scaled prototyping of novel industrial hardware solutions to modify, enhance, and integrate power equipment in order to unlock the productization of a micro nuclear power plant.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan, design, and execute large industrial capital projects in the power generation sector.
• Mechanical design, authoring technical reports, and generating analysis requirements for components
• Contribute to designing and analyzing tanks, pressure vessels, pumps, heat exchangers and other related components
• Integrating various mechanical systems and components to ensure they work together seamlessly
• Assemble, calibrate, and test hardware prototypes at the bench top scale and oversee these activities for third party contractors at the full scale
• Designing fixtures and tooling to aid in the assembly, testing, and manufacturing processes
• Optimize designs for ease of manufacturing, which includes considering assembly methods, tolerances, and minimizing manufacturing complexities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 4-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering or mechanical design for innovative product development, R&D, manufacturing, fabrication or related fields
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Adept at solving complex structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics challenges utilizing advanced techniques and software
• Proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using relevant software tools including ANSYS, LS-DYNA, Nastran, Radioss, or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of materials selection, stress analysis, and thermal design
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Creative thinking and a passion for innovation in mechanical design
• PE not required

$110,000 - $180,000 a year

Last Energy offers full-time employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) options, and PTO.