Mechanical Design Engineer I

Via Separations is a Boston-area startup dedicated to eliminating CO2 emissions from industrial manufacturing processes. In H1 2024, Via delivered its first commercial facility and changed the narrative around market-driven climate technologies that drive value for industrial customers.  At the intersection of engineering, society, and impact, our team is passionate about making a difference and building the technology and organization to do it.  We are a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team backed by leading venture capital firms, and we are looking to add talented, mission-driven people to our cohort. 

We are passionate about global climate impact, optimistic about scientific progress, and unafraid of hard problems. We believe that our people are our unfair advantage, and drive our mission forward. We embrace the diversity of our team for creative solutions and believe the best ideas come from the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. We want you to join us!

Role Description

Via Separations’ technology is the first commercial implementation of membrane filtration in several difficult industrial applications.  Working under the guidance of the system engineering team, the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the analysis, modeling, design, drafting, and development of our commercial membrane systems. You will be an integral member of the cross-disciplinary engineering team and work alongside our external engineering partners to bring both our pilot scale and commercial systems to fruition.  This role has enormous growth potential as headcount increases, systems scale, and the organization continues to build scope and influence.

• Plan, schedule, and implement multiple product development projects including industrial pumping, filtration, mixing, storage, and membrane systems, while meeting deadlines for deliverables
• Develop, modify, and maintain project-specific process design packages (P&IDs, BOMs, specifications, models, drawings)
• Complete process analyses for the system and sub-components (including pump calculations, heat exchanger sizing, tank sizing, pipe sizing)
• Evaluate technologies and strategies to improve performance and operability and reduce cost
• Diagnose and solve customer problems related to existing and new product testing and deployment
• Work directly with vendors to develop and manufacture Via Separations systems
• Collaborate with Operations & Quality teams to ensure quality standards are met

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 0-3 years of experience
• Experience using the Autodesk Suite software is preferred. 
• 3D modeling experience using Plant3d is preferred but modeling experience using similar software is acceptable.
• Desired experience in complex process/piping system design for capital projects
• Desired experience in large industrial scale equipment (e.g. oil & gas, chemical processing, membranes or separation processes)
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to approach new problems with creativity
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; Able to clearly express and critique ideas, and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Some travel (up to 10%) may be required
• U.S. Work authorization is required for this role.

• Competitive compensation package, including equity options
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 12+ weeks of paid Family Leave
• Paid Flex time off
• Paid time off for Company holidays

At Via, we value and prioritize diversity of thought, access, and experiences, and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.