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R&D Scientist
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R&D Scientist
Overview:
We are seeking a Senior R&D Scientist to join our startup team and help commercialize cutting-edge technologies. This role involves designing and scaling up systems to improve water vapor
adsorption/desorption
performance. Key Responsibilities: Work with the Product Engineering team to scale up MOF/COF-based water harvesting systems Collaborate with R&D scientists on technical and functional materials specifications Design and optimize heat management systems (e.g., heat exchangers, pumps, fans, filters) Scale up prototypes to commercial-level systems Improve system performance (capacity, energy efficiency, durability, cost, safety) Source and evaluate
materials/components
for production Assist in establishing quality control and assurance processes Maintain detailed lab records and notebooks Support patent/invention disclosures and technical reporting Qualifications: PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer 5+ years of industrial R&D experience Proven experience in system-level prototype design Skilled in thermal/energy performance simulation tools Familiar with production health and safety procedures Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Successful track record in scaling prototypes to production Pay: $110-160k DOE
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Overview:
We are seeking a Senior R&D Scientist to join our startup team and help commercialize cutting-edge technologies. This role involves designing and scaling up systems to improve water vapor
adsorption/desorption
performance. Key Responsibilities: Work with the Product Engineering team to scale up MOF/COF-based water harvesting systems Collaborate with R&D scientists on technical and functional materials specifications Design and optimize heat management systems (e.g., heat exchangers, pumps, fans, filters) Scale up prototypes to commercial-level systems Improve system performance (capacity, energy efficiency, durability, cost, safety) Source and evaluate
materials/components
for production Assist in establishing quality control and assurance processes Maintain detailed lab records and notebooks Support patent/invention disclosures and technical reporting Qualifications: PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer 5+ years of industrial R&D experience Proven experience in system-level prototype design Skilled in thermal/energy performance simulation tools Familiar with production health and safety procedures Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Successful track record in scaling prototypes to production Pay: $110-160k DOE
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