Team: Technology
Employment type: full-time
Work site: hybrid, 20% work from home per week
Travel: 0-25% per month

About Mote

Mote is developing a first-of-a-kind technology for woody waste biomass that removes CO2 from the air and produces clean hydrogen to help the world meet climate goals, improve air quality, and reduce wildfires. We are developing modular projects based on our innovative and groundbreaking biomass gasification process that also enables permanent carbon sequestration. We are looking for standout individuals who are driven by reversing climate change to join our growing team, to help build our company and to contribute to our culture.

About the Team

The Technology Team enables decarbonization at scale by leading process development, R&D, and technology deployment. The team supports internal and external stakeholders by ensuring that Mote’s technologies operate safely, efficiently, and reliably – from early testing through commercial deployment.

About the Role

The Mechanical Engineer will support the development, installation, modification, and maintenance of Mote’s Advanced Testing Center (ATC) that enables testing and validation of advanced process innovations, as well as support the scale-up to a commercial module design.

Reporting to the Director of Process Engineering, this role will lead mechanical engineering activities for the ATC, including design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and operational improvements.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-orientated, and passionate about safely building and operating innovative systems that advance Mote’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Perform design calculations*, develop mechanical data sheets for rotating, static and other all mechanical equipment, and produce design/fabrication drawings.
• Specify equipment and materials, and solicit, review, and evaluate vendor proposals and purchase orders.
• Collaborate closely with process engineers, technicians, and contractors to ensure smooth and compliant project execution.

*These include, for example, wall thickness code calculations, HVAC calculations, piping stress calculations, structural steel sizing calculations and foundation load calculations.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local (Los Angeles) fabrication, construction, and safety regulations.
• 5 years (minimum) experience designing equipment, piping and or structural systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and fabricating process modules or pilot-to-demo scale systems.
• Experience with systems handling biomass, oxygen, hydrogen, syngas, or other flammable gases.
• Hands-on shop or field experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems.

Pay and Benefits

At Mote, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow within a role. Your base pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Mote, under favorable financial conditions, employees are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases and stock bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance.

U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, basic life insurance, among others.

U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 12 scheduled paid holidays, and initially up to 80 hours of paid vacation. Paid time off may also be available for illness, bereavement, maternity and paternity leave, and jury duty.

Note: Mote compensation, benefits, and employee stock programs will vary depending on the nature of your employment with Mote and the country where you work.

Mote is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We ensure fair treatment for all candidates, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also evaluate qualified applicants with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with legal requirements. Mote adheres to the principle of pay equity and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during our hiring process. Please contact us if you need assistance. Mote maintains a drug-free workplace.