Applications Engineer

Title: Applications Engineer

Report: Applications Engineering Director

Location: Newark, DE

Position Type

Full Time, Non-exempt

Travel: Occasional

About AirJoule, LLC

Are you passionate about making a difference in the fight against climate change? Then AirJoule is the place for you! We are a joint venture between GE Vernova and Montana Technologies, and a leader in the global sustainability transition. Our revolutionary atmosphere water harvesting technology enables transformative HVAC products that help our customers save money on their energy bills while reducing their environmental impact. The same core technology also enables atmospheric water harvesting products that create clean, abundant, and decentralized water for industrial, commercial, and humanitarian purposes. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who wants to make a real-world impact, we encourage you to apply!

Position Summary

AirJoule is seeking an Applications Engineer to join the application engineering team, which focuses on optimization of device performance and understanding its performance landscape. AirJoule® technology dehumidifies air with record-breaking energy efficiency, and then converts it into pure water. The role of the Applications Engineer is essential for success of the technology, because it connects basic R&D to real-world performance. This role will involve running the assembled prototypes, controlling the different subcomponent technologies within AirJoule®, and collecting performance data over a wide range of conditions. The role will also involve modeling of prototype performance, developing a performance landscape, and guiding the development of next-gen prototypes. This assignment will be located at AirJoule’s headquarters in Newark, DE. The Applications Engineer should be familiar with running complex mechanical systems, controlling systems with automation software such as Labview, and developing software-based models of chemical and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Act as an operator of AirJoule® prototypes, including running the device, performing maintenance, QC testing, performing FMEA analysis, and troubleshooting problems that occur with the device
• Optimize device performance by balancing the chemical and physical unit operations that occur within AirJoule prototypes
• Maintain and operate controlled humidity/temperature chambers
• Work with the Applications Engineering Team to design testing campaigns with Design-of-Experiment methods, execute them with sufficient experimental rigor, compile the results and perform statistical analysis, and communicate results.
• Modeling of chemical and physical processes within AirJoule systems using Excel, ASPEN, DWSIM, or related software.
• Document experimental results in the form of PowerPoint presentations, technical report documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) entries
• Train new employees in the responsibilities listed herein and similar work
• Uphold a safe, respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and appreciative team environment

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or related field.
• Experience with simulation/modeling of processes using ASPEN, DWSIM, Excel, or related software is required.
• Industrial or academic experience, 5+ years, especially with rigs, reactors, or similar complex mechanical devices, is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with running multicomponent mechanical and/or chemical systems, such as ‘rigs’, reactors, automotives, technical prototypes, etc… including knowledge of safe operating methods
• Experience process modeling of chemical and/or physical systems with software such as ASPEN, Excel, DWSIM, Matlab, etc…
• Experience with automation of laboratory or production equipment using software such as LabVIEW
• Excellent organization skills, with ability to manage multiple workflows and projects simultaneously
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, fans, motors, and HVAC systems
• Passionate about hands-on work while acting as a driver with respect to project execution
• ‘Can-do’ attitude with passion to enable the AirJoule vision, wearing multiple hats if necessary
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility towards pivoting
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work as part of a team

AirJoule’s Benefits

In addition to good working conditions and competitive pay, it is AirJoule’s policy to provide a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall well-being of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes a 401K, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, and more.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should submit their resume with a cover letter outlining their qualifications to Human Resources via email at hr@airjoule.io.

AirJoule, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.