Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Thermal and Fluid Systems

Fourier is working on making on-site Hydrogen universally accessible. Our breakthrough architecture enables highly modular and fully automated Electrolyzers that scale to any size and optimize efficiency at all loads. We are on a mission to transition the global energy landscape towards a purely sustainable and emission free future. 

About the Role

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to aid in thermal and fluid systems design, assembly, testing, and optimization of our system. Fourier engineers work in a hands-on, collaborative environment to solve problems and push progress forward. Qualified candidates should have prior hands-on experience working in a mechanical lab or industrial company. 

Roles and responsibilities

• Design and validate air and liquid cooling technologies for thermal management of electrolyzer stacks and electrical components.

• Optimize cooling solutions for all aspects of their performance, cost, and reliability 

• Review process flow diagrams, and create P&IDs and mechanical design

• Perform analysis to validate fluid & thermal performance and safety of the designs

• Facilitate selection of the optimal hardware components (heat exchanger, pump, fan, sensors, pipes, valves, fittings etc.) from external suppliers 

• Collaborate with power systems and product teams to aid in system integration

• Assess failure modes that involve thermal/structural/electrical/chemical/fluid interactions 

• Develop test plans and lead thermal & fluid systems lab test, and validation activities

• Create and maintain Balance of Plant cost/Bill of Materials 

• Oversee the assembly and setup of prototypes, and production units

Qualifications

Required: 

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience

• First-principles physics understanding of engineering disciplines such as: heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics

• Experience in 2D/3D CAD piping and thermal system design 

• Extensive experience taking designs from concept through production

• Experience in DFM, DFA and cost optimization 

• Hands-on experience assembling mechanical components 

• Familiarity with mechanical and structural design 

• Skills: 3D CAD (Solidworks or similar), 2D Drawings, GD&T

Preferred: 

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D) in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field 

• Experience in the following areas: 

  • Hands-on work with gas and/or water piping 

  • FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) 

  • Working with hydrogen or similar gasses 

  • Thermal FEA and fluid analysis (CFD)

  • Packaging design for thermal and fluids systems

What we offer

• Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience

• 401k

• Diverse and inclusive work environment

• Paid sick days and vacation