Department Summary

The Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) is a cross-campus technology-translation entity at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). ICM translates pioneering carbon management solutions from the (laboratory) bench-scale to pre-commercial/commercial-scale devices, prototypes, and (software) solutions. ICM's activities span two major focus areas: (1) Technologies for carbon dioxide removal (from the atmosphere), utilization, and avoidance, and (2) Technologies for creating new supply chains, and processing approaches for critical materials and elements (e.g., Li, Ni, Co, Mn, Mo) that are foundational to accelerating the clean energy transition, as well as reducing the carbon footprint of extractive processes. ICM is organized into action teams that are convergent, agile, and world-class. Prominently, these action teams have enabled ICM-born technologies to be awarded the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE, and the 2021 Liveability Challenge, among others. ICM's technologies are now being commercialized via spin-out companies including CarbonBuilt Inc., Concrete-AI Inc., and SeaChange Inc.
Position Summary

ICM is seeking an experienced engineer to join its latest cutting-edge action team with the potential for carbon removal at a global scale. This position will work on novel electrolyzer for hydrogen generation and mineral precipitation for use of carbon dioxide avoidance. The ideal candidate drives technological innovation and novel engineering design and desires involvement with growing technology from prototype to functional pilot plant and beyond. The position will collaborate closely with a team of dedicated individuals who are impact-driven and results-focused.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

3 or more years experience as a mechanical engineering (Required)

Knowledge of wide range of manufacturing/prototyping processes. (Required)

Knowledge and understanding of mechanics of materials and common alloys. (Required)

Has portfolio of independent and group projects where he/she took the product from initial concept to mechanical design to manufactured product. (Required)

Skilled in CAD. (Required)

Experience in design of both metal and plastic parts. (Required)

Good understanding of engineering fundamentals. (Required)

Maker, doer, proactive, comfortable with open-ended problems. (Required)

Experience with power electronics, sealing systems, and modeling (FEA, CFD, electrical). (Preferred)

Strong chemistry knowledge. (Preferred)

Has worked with vendors to manufacture parts. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering or a related field (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description

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