Engineer II, Systems Design

Position Summary: The Systems Design Engineer is primarily responsible for design, specification, commissioning, and support of prototype and industrial automation equipment and data systems at Biomason’s manufacturing partner site(s).  This position reports to the Senior Manager, Systems Engineering and works collaboratively with R&D, Process Engineering, and External Parter/Integrator teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university 

• 3+ years of technical, experience in automated fluidic or conveyance industrial systems - Mechanical

• Proficient in 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, preferably Autodesk Inventor and suite

• Competency in Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Static and Dynamic Loading, Thermodynamics, and Materials Science for informing system design

• Ability to design tests to evaluate design and subsequently analyze test data for decision making/review

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills for supporting manufacturing equipment

• Proficiency in product lifecycle management (PLM) software/process

• Familiarity with 2D and 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools, including P&ID, PFD, BOM Generation, and ECOs

• Experience in specifying industrial equipment like pumps, blowers, heaters, mixers, valves, and filters for medium to large-scale volume implementations

• Adaptable to changing company goals and directions, with the ability to shift tasks and projects quickly.

• Proficient in writing clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including machine SOPs, BOMs, and technical engineering drawings

• Demonstrates strong data collection, and documentation management

• A strong team player who can self-manage

• Comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication skills

• Able and willing to travel for up to 35%

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations

• Knowledge of polymer/plastics and metal fabrication methods and techniques

• Hands-on experience with computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, manufacture, and analyze equipment prototypes

• Support equipment installation, qualification, and documentation (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ)

• Provide continuous improvement for existing manufacturing systems 

• Conduct experiments, data analysis, and design reviews for system optimization

• Write technical documentation, including Equipment SOPs for operators 

• Interface with Biomason project managers as well as external vendors to complete technology transfer to new sites/factories on schedule, with high quality

• Analyze, test and evaluate theoretical designs and hold design reviews

• Identify (root cause), formulate, and produce effective solutions to emerging problems

• Evaluate final product performance, reliability, and safety

• Modify designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions

• Estimate project budgets and scopes

Physical Demands:

• Remain stationary for long periods of time, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

• Repetitive wrist motion

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information

• Operating machinery and/or power tools

• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment

• Ability to lift 25

Work Conditions:

• Typical office environment

• Excessive Noise

• Exposure to odors

• Wor