Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

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.

• 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

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