BlueShift · 5 months ago
Engineer (Mechanical, Systems, Controls)
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBlueShift is a company focused on accelerating economic resilience through innovative technologies. As a Senior Engineer, you will design and build mechanical and control systems for electrochemical technology, driving the development of scalable solutions and collaborating with various teams to achieve project milestones.
Assistive TechnologyMineralRecycling
Responsibilities
Leading the design, building, testing and integration of system components such as mineral reaction chambers to create a high integrity and commercially viable unit
Conducting computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling to test system designs as an integral part of the prototyping process
Designing, building, and programming an automated flow control system
Collaborating closely with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors
Spearheading the diagnosis and resolution of problems related to scaling up and integrating the electrochemical system with existing infrastructure
Techno-economical tradeoff analyses and commercial scaling strategy
Clear communication and collaboration with team members to achieve critical milestones
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
3+ years of experience in industry
Comfortable with machining, casting, 3D printing, and additive manufacturing
Highly proficient in SolidWorks; SolidWorks FlowSim or equivalent
Experience working with flow control or water treatment systems, working with programmable logic units and controllers, or similar
Strong problem solving skills and taking initiative to overcome obstacles
Creative thinking and ability to navigate ambiguity
Confidence and skills in building and prototyping
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of collaboration across disciplines
Ability to travel to pilot sites and partner facilities as needed
Preferred
Experience working on electrochemical systems, chemical reactors, batteries or controlled fluid systems
Experience with designing for use in marine systems, industrial chemical processes, or chemically corrosive environments
Ability to receive feedback, learn from it, pivoting as needed
Collaborative Spirit: You're open to brainstorming and helping others get unstuck
Curiosity and a first-principles approach, being willing to question the status quo
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity incentives.
Opportunity to work on breakthrough technologies that tackle national resilience.
Fast-paced, mission-driven environment with high-growth potential.
Collaborative and supportive team, dedicated to innovation.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Company
BlueShift
BlueShift operates as an electrochemical climate tech innovator.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$2.17MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy CenterGreentown Labs
2025-08-15Grant· $0.07M
2025-03-19Pre Seed· $2.1M
2024-12-19Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Deep Patel
Co-Founder/CEO
Jessica Dabrowski
CSO & Co-Founder
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