Mechanical Engineer II (Pyrolysis)

Location: Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States; Workplace: On-site

Company

hirify.global develops pyrolysis and biomass-processing technology for carbon removal and operates facilities in San Francisco, Colorado, and Louisiana.

What you will do

• Design mechanical and electromechanical systems for next-generation industrial pyrolyzers, including vessels, process piping, actuators, sensors, pumps, and related subsystems.
• Develop thermal and flow models with process engineers to inform equipment architecture and design decisions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and production performance gaps, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Create and execute test plans and commissioning campaigns before and after equipment installation.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, software, manufacturing, and process engineers, as well as fabricators and technicians.
• Provide on-call production support for critical operations issues when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience with CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, basic fabrication, and electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, sensor and actuator selection, and project requirements development.
• Experience with DFMA and FMEA.
• Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and assembly experience, with willingness to work directly with pyrolysis equipment in an on-site production environment.

Nice to have

• Onshape modeling experience.
• Weldment design involving process piping and vessels.
• Experience designing operations-facing industrial equipment.
• Bulk material handling experience with conveyors, pumps, or blowers.
• Experience with 24/7 operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity ownership through stock options.
• 100% of employee healthcare premiums covered, with medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Employer-funded HSA contributions for eligible HDHP plans.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%.
• Paid parental and medical leave, PPE and workwear allowances, and an annual professional development stipend.
• Internal growth opportunities, career development, and pathways into climate-focused work.