Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Obantarla 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 impactToday obantarla is rethinking how fuels and chemicals are made to minimize wasteful gas flaring and reduce the associated environmental and social consequences.
Role
The principal engineer - powertrain provides technical leadership on the engine reformer development team to model, design, evaluate, optimize, and implement an engine-based syngas reformer sub-system as part of a full-scale commercialization of an economical gas-to-liquid synthesis system utilizing field flare gasYou will work with the executive team to identify product improvements and emerging technologies, strategic partnerships with outside companies, define new customers/applications, and maintain excellent relations/support with existing customersProduct focus is on functionality, cost, safety, reliability, and sustainability.
This role requires overall systems knowledge for integration, optimization, new technology application, and foresight for next-generation product developmentThe principal engineer - powertrain must work effectively as part of a team and represent obantarla with partners and customers.
Required qualifications
Advanced degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical or other relevant engineering discipline.
Significant, demonstrated application of engine and combustion fundamentals.
Significant, demonstrated contributions in engine development/testing including calibration and control.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety on the job.
Proven track record of working in a team setting to develop and produce engines and/or engine components in an exciting, fast-paced setting.
Strong technical writing (e.g., patents, reports, design documents) and oral communication skills.
Preferred qualifications
Phd in chemical, mechanical, electrical or other relevant engineering discipline.
Strong combustion fundamentals, design and analysis experience.
Experience with chemistry and chemical gas-to-liquid processes.
Experience with a range of combustion engine configurations such as si, ci, hcci and gas turbines.
Experience with closed-loop feedback control of combustion or powertrain systems.
Experience with engine load control via electrical or mechanical subsystems.
Experience leading and participating in team settings.
Proven ability to learn new technologies and tackle new challenges.
Track record of publications and patents related to advanced powertrain or combustion development.
Work location: welcome, north carolina, on the richard childress racing campusWelcome is a beautiful rural setting in the piedmont area of north carolina, with nearby urban areas including winston, greensboro, and charlotteRemote work arrangements will also be considered.
Work authorization: must be eligible to work in the united states.
Equal opportunity employer: at obantarla, we are working toward a low-carbon, sustainable future for everyone in the worldWe 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 productsObantarla is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About obantarla
Obantarla is a venture-funded start-up, established by breakthrough energy venturesOur mission is to reduce the amount of natural gas that is flared and instead to create economically viable products.
Keywords: clean energy, carbon mitigation, climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, geoengineering, flaring, oil and gas, cleantech, methane, natural gas, methanol, hydrogen, syngas, ammonia, green chemistry
Contact: interested candidates should send resumes to tony@obantarla.com.
Job type: full-time
