Mechanical Engineer Co-op
Lydian builds modular, turnkey plants that convert CO₂ and hydrogen into synthetic aviation fuel.
About Lydian Labs, Inc.
Lydian Labs, Inc. is a climate-technology company founded in 2021 that develops the PIVOT™ platform: standardized, turnkey plants for producing synthetic aviation fuel from captured CO₂ and hydrogen. The company says its Boston pilot has been producing fuel since 2024 and that it is scaling toward commercial volumes beginning in 2028.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will design, build, test, and improve mechatronic equipment for automating catalyst loading in a fuel synthesis reactor. You will translate process needs into concepts and test plans, create CAD models, select components, assemble prototypes, troubleshoot equipment, analyze results, and document designs and testing. You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to develop reliable pilot-scale and full-scale catalyst-loading systems.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- Hands-on mechatronics design experience through coursework, projects, internships, or work.
- Experience using SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software to develop parts and assemblies.
- Ability to develop and compare ideas and make progress through hands-on design, building, and testing.
- Interest or experience in selecting mechanical and electrical system components.
- Ability to work hands-on in a lab, shop, or prototyping environment with attention to safety and detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with fabrication, machining, 3D printing, electrical wiring, or controls programming is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Translate catalyst-loading needs into equipment requirements, concepts, and test plans.
- Develop and compare mechanical and mechatronic design concepts.
- Create SolidWorks models, assemblies, and drawings.
- Specify and select mechanical and electrical components.
- Build, assemble, and iterate on prototypes, fixtures, and equipment.
- Test equipment, troubleshoot issues, analyze results, and improve designs.
- Develop catalyst-loading equipment from pilot-scale tooling toward full-scale systems.
- Document designs, component selections, build details, test procedures, and results.
- Collaborate with engineers and scientists to incorporate requirements and solve technical problems.
Benefits
- Paid engineering-focused internship
- Networking and exposure within the climate tech community
- Mentorship from engineers and scientists