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About the Company - M2X Energy is a provider of low carbon methanol from stranded methane gas sources. M2X is a well-funded, venture-backed company, established by Breakthrough Energy Ventures . Our mission is to reduce the amount of natural gas that is flared and instead to create economically viable products. M2X Energy was founded on the belief that climate change must be addressed in our lifetime, and that solutions must be economically viable to have the greatest impact. Today M2X Energy is rethinking how fuels and chemicals are made to minimize wasteful gas flaring and reduce the associated environmental and social consequences.

About the Role - The Powertrain Engineer will develop and test powertrain and gas compressor technologies for an economical gas-to-liquid synthesis system utilizing flare gas and other stranded gases. You will help develop and implement new parts and systems to improve M2X’s state-of-the-art engine reformer and gas compressor systems. You will also specify and source components on each skid to improve performance, cost, and durability. You will be a key member of the rapidly growing M2X technical team during a very exciting time in our company’s history, as we continue development and begin manufacturing and deployment of our commercial product. This rapid development cycle will allow the successful Powertrain Engineer to lead many exciting projects and develop innovative solutions to any challenges encountered. Expectations are that this role will design and develop future powertrain systems for our commercial unit and collaborate with both internal and external fabricators and suppliers to build the hardware. This role has significant career growth potential, as the role will continue to grow and evolve alongside the company itself.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test powertrain and gas compressor technologies
• Implement new parts and systems to improve engine reformer and gas compressor systems
• Specify and source components to improve performance, cost, and durability
• Design and develop future powertrain systems for commercial unit
• Collaborate with fabricators and suppliers to build hardware

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related disciplines; 3.0 GPA or above
• Engine and/or compressor development and testing experience
• Experience integrating mechanical components into complex systems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• 2+ years of professional experience

Required Skills

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related disciplines
• 2+ years of professional experience in engine and compressor design and development
• Track record of working in a team setting to develop and deliver engineering solutions
• Ability to enthusiastically work on novel, complex engineering projects with minimal oversight
• Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and tackle new challenges

Preferred Skills

• MS/PhD in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related disciplines
• 3.5 GPA or above
• Hands-on experience with engine or compressor testing
• Experience leading and participating in team settings
• Experience with BoM/change management software, such as Autodesk Vault

Pay range and compensation package - Pay: $85,000 – $115,000 per year

Equal Opportunity Statement - At M2X Energy, we are working toward a low-carbon, sustainable future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our global, revolutionary products. M2X Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.