Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Technical Level 4

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role

As a Mechanical Design Analysis Lead, you will play a critical role in evaluating and optimizing the performance of filters used in carbon capture systems. You deliver technical expertise, develop methodologies and delegate your direct reports to perform detailed assessments, root cause analysis, and the validation of Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) and predictive models. Your expertise will help drive improvements in filter efficiency and effectiveness, advancing our mission to combat climate change.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• You have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or materials Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• You bring at least 10 years of technology development in a design role within rapidly growing new technology fields. Ideally this should be within technologies similar to Svante.
• You bring a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of managing and motivating teams to achieve project goals.
• You have Proven experience in product performance assessment, root cause analysis, test method development, and model validation.
• You possess Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.

Bonus Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience of advancing technology from an immature to advanced state is highly desirable.
• Experience with CAE tools and predictive modeling techniques is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with carbon capture technologies and filtration systems is a plus.
• Experience designing with Creo CAD and Ansys FEA is desirable.

What Success looks like in this role

• You can lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists working on carbon capture products. Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• You will successfully oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of carbon capture filter technical analysis. Ensure analysis and mechanical performance optimization is completed on time, with expertise, and meets customer needs.
• You successfully Perform comprehensive assessments of carbon capture filters, testing their efficiency, durability, and overall performance under various conditions.
• You Identify and lead investigation of issues related to filter performance, conducting thorough root cause analysis to resolve performance and reliability problems.
• You design, develop, and oversee new test methods and protocols to evaluate filter performance and reliability, ensuring they meet industry standards and project requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!