Senior Mechanical Engineer (Pyrolysis)

Location: Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States; on-site

Company

hirify.global develops pyrolysis technology and carbon removal systems, with operations in San Francisco, Colorado, and Louisiana.

What you will do

• Design mechanical and electromechanical systems for next-generation production pyrolyzers and biomass-processing equipment.
• Develop and integrate process piping, vessels, conveyors, pumps, blowers, actuators, and sensors.
• Conduct thermal and flow analysis with process engineers to inform system architecture.
• Create and execute test plans, commissioning campaigns, and performance validation before and after installation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and production performance gaps, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, software, manufacturing, testing, fabrication, and operations teams, including on-call production support when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5–8 years of mechanical design experience.
• CAD proficiency; OnShape is used for design work.
• Experience reviewing and releasing detailed fabrication and assembly drawings with strong configuration control.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, sensor and actuator selection, fabrication techniques, piping standards, flange interfaces, gasket selection, and process-system integration.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and assembly experience, including weldments under load and process pressure, with a willingness to work directly with physical equipment.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• OnShape modeling experience.
• Experience with process piping and vessel design in high-temperature or industrial environments.
• Experience designing operations-facing industrial equipment or working in 24/7 operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Stock options and employee ownership opportunities.
• Company-paid employee healthcare premiums with medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Employer-funded HSA contributions for eligible HDHP plans and a traditional or Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%.
• Paid parental and medical leave, plus PPE and workwear allowances.
• Annual professional development stipend, recognition programs, and opportunities for internal career growth.