Mechanical Engineer
Aerleum
Job Description: Mechanical Engineer 🛠️
Company
Aerleum is an innovative startup specializing in CO₂ capture and utilization ♻️. Our unique technology transforms CO₂ emissions into synthetic fuels and molecules of interest, thus offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels for critical sectors such as maritime, aviation, and transportation. 🚢 🛩️ 🚎
Our ambition is to shape a more sustainable future by contributing to the decarbonization of essential industries.
Founded in 2023, Aerleum has already won several prestigious awards, including the CMA CGM "Maritime Decarbonization", the Technip Energies "Clean Maritime Challenge", and the Prix Pépite. We benefit from the support of renowned investors, Bpifrance, and the Grand Est Region, while being accelerated by programs such as Accelair by Air Liquide, ZEBOX by CMA CGM, and Semia.
So, where are we going now? We have proven the effectiveness of our technology. It is now time to scale up to industrial level to accelerate the production of synthetic fuels and contribute massively to the decarbonization of industries.
Job Summary
As a mechanical engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical systems for the reactor and peripheral devices. You will work closely with the technical team to optimize the performance of our technology, from prototype phase to industrialization. This position is an opportunity to participate in creating revolutionary solutions to combat climate change.
Main Responsibilities
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Mechanical and Hardware Design 🖥️Develop and design the reactor's mechanical systems, including peripheral devices (heat exchangers, piping, supports, etc.). Propose innovative solutions to improve the reactor's efficiency and sustainability.
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Prototype Development 🔬Collaborate with the team to build reactor prototypes. Oversee the integration of peripheral systems (control systems, safety, etc.) with the reactor.
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Optimization and Scaling 📈Contribute to the thermal and mechanical optimization of the reactor for industrial scale-up. Identify improvements to reduce costs and increase system efficiency.
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Project Management 📊Participate in the management of hardware projects, in connection with the selection of industrial equipment and suppliers. Write technical specifications and ensure process documentation.
Your Profile
- PhD/Degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in the development of complex systems (reactors, thermal devices, etc.).
- Proficiency in mechanical simulation (SolidWorks, ANSYS or equivalent).
- Experience in prototyping and industrial scale-up.
- Good ability to work in a team and manage technical projects.
Additional Assets ➕
Experience in energy systems, thermal systems, or carbon capture would be a plus.
Conditions
- 📄 Contract: Full-time (”CDI”)
- 🏢 Location: Campus Air Liquide, Les Loges-en-Josas (France)
- 💰Compensation: Competitive salary, starting from €40K gross annual, adjusted according to experience + bonus.
- 💙 Benefits: we offer flexible hours and leave, remote work options, growth opportunities, continuous training, regular team-building events, as well as coverage for health insurance, transportation, and sports activities.
Why Join Us?
By joining Aerleum, you will directly contribute to a technological solution to address the climate emergency 🌱. You will evolve in a stimulating work environment, with a dynamic and committed team, and have a real impact on building a carbon-neutral future 🌍.
Application
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Diversity and Inclusion
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and firmly believe that diversity is essential to address climate challenges.