Director of Mechanical Engineering

2 days ago


Berkeley, California, United States Twelve Full time
Job Title: Director of Mechanical Engineering

Twelve is a pioneering chemical company dedicated to addressing climate change through innovative technology. We are seeking an experienced Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead the development of our CO2 Electrolyzer.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a dynamic team of engineers in the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems that contribute to our mission of creating a greener and cleaner future.

Key Responsibilities
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop a world-class mechanical engineering team with expertise in CO2 electrolyzer technologies.
  • Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the mechanical engineering team, focusing on CO2 electrolyzer and supporting technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with the company's mission and objectives.
  • Support ambitious schedules while ensuring design integrity.
  • Develop and execute against the technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with the evolving landscape of CO2 electrolyzer technology.
  • Manage and develop Mechanical Engineering for CO2 Electrolyzers as a Center of Excellence within Twelve.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Proven track record of at least 15 years in Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum of 10 years in a leadership and management role.
  • Extensive experience in designing and implementing mechanical systems of similar complexity and bringing them to a production environment.
  • Mastery of at least 4 of the following areas: design of chemical electrochemical reactors, design of high pressure sealed assemblies, product design with fluid handling, structural mechanical analyses and Finite Element Analyses, fluid mechanics and Computational Fluid Dynamics, product design from prototyping through production, design for high-volume manufacturing, leadership of multidisciplinary projects, materials compatibility with chemical compounds.
  • Deep understanding of mechanical design best practices as it relates to mechanical part and system design.
  • Strong project management and general organizational skills.
  • Ability to navigate through technical uncertainty and ambiguity, and to transform strategy into clear and actionable plans.
  • Must be a highly effective and clear communicator within the team and cross-functionally with a demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience.
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid sick days and vacation.

Twelve is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified applicants, and complies with federal and state disability laws. As part of this commitment, Twelve will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Talent team by email at talent@twelve.com.



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