Panthalassa · 17 hours ago
Test Engineer, Mechanical and Fluid Systems
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$155K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expPanthalassa is a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to developing sustainable technologies. The Test Engineer will design and operate large-scale testing equipment for hydraulic turbines and powertrains, ensuring the mechanical development of test systems for breakthrough energy technology.
EnergyRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, build, modify, and operate custom test rigs for hydraulic turbines, powertrains, and power electronics systems
Design fluid systems and piping networks, including flow/pressure drop analysis and component sizing and selection (pumps, valves, regulators, piping)
Design process piping and plant layouts with emphasis on rapid deployment and practical solutions
Design tanks, structures, rigging, and lifting equipment for large loads, including cranes and forklifts
Develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for test rigs
Create 3D CAD models and assemblies using NX
Develop test methodologies, procedures, and safety protocols
Integrate mechanical systems with electrical and control systems in cross-functional collaboration
Interface with tradespeople and vendors for equipment procurement and subcontracted work
Perform hands-on assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
5–10+ years of experience in large-scale fluid systems design and testing
Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
Proven experience with process piping design, specification, and installation
Experience designing tanks and vessels for large-volume fluid storage
Expert-level proficiency in 3D parametric CAD and PLM (NX preferred; SolidWorks, Catia, Inventor, or Creo acceptable)
Experience designing custom machined and welded components for test fixtures and structures
Competency in structural analysis and mechanical design calculations
Working knowledge of electrical power systems and basic connector selection
Familiarity with NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery)
Understanding of ASME and ANSI piping/pressure vessel codes
Knowledge of industrial safety practices (DFMEA, PFMEA, HAZOPS)
Hands-on mechanical assembly, fabrication, and troubleshooting experience
Experience managing subcontractors and working with skilled trades
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis
Background in power generation, renewable energy, or heavy industrial equipment
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with crane operations and lift planning
Background in manufacturing or production environments
Familiarity with heat exchangers and fluid conditioning equipment
Experience with high-power and high-pressure systems
Experience with test instrumentation and measurement systems
Familiarity with rapid prototyping and fabrication methods
Experience with programming or scripting (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB) and data acquisition systems
Benefits
Equity in the company.
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
Dental insurance (the company pays 33% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).
Company
Panthalassa
Panthalassa creates clean and cheap energy in the middle of the ocean.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-08-24Series Unknown
2023-12-31Convertible Note
2022-06-30Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Garth Sheldon-Coulson
Co-Founder & CEO
Ivar Thorson, Ph.D.
COO & Director of Electrical Engineering
Recent News
2025-10-07
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