Ekona Power is a Vancouver-based breakthrough energy technology company developing a novel methane pyrolysis platform for low-cost, clean hydrogen production. We believe this technology will have a significant and positive impact in a world trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address Climate Change. You will be comfortable working in a start-up environment, and have a positive, solution-oriented attitude, working out of our North Burnaby facility.
Along with our innovative technology, we are creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and input count. Ekona offers a flexible work schedule and benefits that include wellness for employees and their families.
Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead and support the design and development of innovative solutions to aid our pursuit of clean methane pyrolysis. Reporting to the Mechanical Design Team Lead the Senior Mechanical Engineer will support a variety of projects throughout Ekona.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support the detailed design and build of Ekona's Reactor systems and associated test systems starting from the prototype stage.
- Lead and create concept level component and system designs to communicate and evaluate ideas.
- Perform detailed design of components, tolerance analysis, structural calculations and other analysis where required.
- Perform engineering analyses including value-based trade-off studies, physics-based modelling, and engineering calculations to support design proposals.
- Document all design decisions and analysis.
- Lead and participate in Design Reviews, DFMEAs, PHAs and Hazops.
- Complete fabrication drawings of components and assemblies using GD&T where necessary, and support inspections of incoming parts.
- Produce Bill of Material, support supply chain engagement / procurement activities.
- Lead and support the mechanical assembly of mechanical components and test stations.
- Design and perform component and/or system level testing to validate designs including support for test infrastructure design.
- Perform design and/or test data analyses and produce/present engineering reports and design recommendations.
- Follow and where needed create and document engineering workflows to support the development of engineering best practices.
- Support and/or lead select testing activities as required.
You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- P.Eng designation or eligible in BC and/or Alberta.
- 10 - 15 years relevant and progressive experience as a mechanical engineer.
- Strong communication abilities both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in 3D CAD. CREO (formerly ProEngineer) is the platform being used.
- Knowledge of thermodynamics, valves, bolted joints, fatigue, pressurized gas systems, seals, metals, high temperature equipment and materials.
- Experience with requirements driven product design.
- Comfortable performing tolerance stack analysis, thermal expansion calculations, managing part fit and communicating design intent with GD&T.
- Previously conducted or reviewed analysis of design ideas through FEA and CFD.
- A strong analytical mind and proficiency in problem solving and structured decision making.
- Additional experience with industrial equipment such as burners, valves, pumps, cooling systems, separation units, piping and pressure vessels.
- Experience with high temperature systems, insulation and refractory materials.
- Flexibility to work in fluid environment where you may need to perform in adjacent expertise areas.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, with the desire and capability to help build what you have designed.
- Previous product development and prototyping experience in an R&D environment would be an asset.
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Able to work out of our Burnaby office, at least 3 days/week
We Offer:
Purposeful work - we are developing breakthrough technology that transforms the way we produce clean hydrogen to combat climate change.
In addition, you will benefit from:
- Competitive compensation, plus bonus and equity options
- Extended health and dental plan + health and wellness spending account
- Staff social functions
- Free snacks
- Free parking
- Great team to work with
We are a fun group of mainly engineers and operations staff. We are collaborative, humble, and hard working.
- Into coffee? We have a pretentious coffee club
- Enjoy cycling? We have a club for that too
- Running? Burnaby lake park is right behind the office
- Competitive? Challenge a co-worker to a game of foosball
Be a part of our breakthrough environmental solution and apply today.
The compensation range for this role is for 10-15 years of relevant experience. The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills and competencies, and considers internal equity. Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower level position.