Mechanical Design Engineer - SolidWorks

About the role

Applied Carbon is a Series A climate technology company developing pyrolysis systems that turn agricultural and forestry waste into biochar for carbon sequestration, and is deploying its systems across partner sites in North America in 2026. It is looking for a mechanical engineer with strong SolidWorks design experience to own and contribute to the mechanical design of its mobile equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D models, complex assemblies and technical drawings from engineering concepts and specifications.
• Generate shop and fabrication drawings, including sheet metal and weldments, with correct dimensions, tolerances, weld callouts and fabrication notes.
• Write assembly and maintenance instructions, including torque specs, chain tensioning, lubrication points, alignment tolerances and replacement intervals for refractory or wear parts.
• Manage large, multi-component assemblies and integrate subsystems into a complete machine design.
• Create and maintain BOMs and the materials library in SolidWorks; own revision control and data integrity in SolidWorks PDM and support PDM administration.
• Inspect drawings for accuracy and compliance before release to fabrication, and design for high-temperature and thermal duty with correct material selection.
• Submit drawings for RFQs and work with fabricators, vendors and the in-house team so designs are practical to fabricate, weld, assemble and maintain.
• Support fast design iteration and engineering changes in a startup environment, present design solutions in design reviews, and design for manufacturability and reliability.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on design experience.
• 5+ years of professional SolidWorks use, including complex assemblies, advanced modeling, weldments, sheet metal and drawing creation; productivity from day one.
• Experience with sheet metal design and fabrication drawings, and a working knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and design for manufacture.
• Experience in thermal or high-temperature systems, mobile or trailer-mounted equipment, or heavy equipment.
• Welding or weldment design experience, working knowledge of weld symbols, joint design and distortion control, and experience with stainless steels 316 and 310 in high-temperature service.
• Experience with PDM or a similar revision control system and willingness to help administer it.
• Ability to work from incomplete specifications, clear communication, and self-motivation to run several projects at once.

Required skills

• SolidWorks (5+ years)
• SolidWorks PDM
• Sheet metal design and fabrication drawings
• Preferred: SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks certification (CSWA, CSWP or higher), piping, structural or rotating equipment design, heat transfer knowledge, welding certification or shop fabrication experience

What we offer

• Salary of $95,000 to $110,000 depending on experience
• Annual performance-based bonus
• 401(k) with matching on the first 3%
• Medical, dental and vision premiums paid in full
• Paid time off