Mechanical Engineer - Facilities
- Level
- Mid
- Work type
- On-site · Chattanooga
Not stated in the posting: salary, visa.
Open. First seen 14 October 2026.
About the role
Kunin Technologies's standard text
WHO WE ARE
Kunin Technologies is revolutionizing the critical mineral supply chain by implementing advanced separation technologies to capture value from overlooked resources.
Metals are everywhere, in solar panels, smartphones, electric vehicles, but as ore grades plummet globally, traditional extraction methods are failing. China dominates critical minerals markets by developing superior separation technologies that extract value from materials American mines discard as waste.
Utilizing Kunin Technologies' breakthrough performance, ion-exchange media significantly more value can be produced from each resource, reducing waste, and unlocking metal abundance.
To achieve metal abundance, humanity must bring separation science down its own Moore’s Law: fix the idiot cost index for micro and nano scale separation materials. This requires mass manufacturing novel ion-exchange media form factors which previously struggled from high costs.
THE ROLE
We are automating the roll-to-roll processing of ion-exchange media, and every piece of that line has to be mounted, plumbed, powered, and ventilated. You are responsible for the mechanical side of the facility and its interface with the line: utility piping, pumps and tanks, exhaust handling, and the installation packages that take equipment from crate to commissioned.
You are part of a team of ten in Chattanooga, TN delivering this line by the end of 2027.
This demonstration line becomes the basis of a greenfield manufacturing facility in Series A – B, at 10X the scale, with automated material handling and integrated back–end exchange media equipment packaging.
By 2030, we want to be the world’s largest volume producer of ion-exchange media.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mechanical design of utility systems: process piping, pumps, tanks, compressed air, and exhaust handling
- Equipment installation packages: layouts, rigging plans, anchoring, and utility tie-ins for line equipment
- HVAC and ventilation design for chemical processing areas, working with outside engineering firms
- Mechanical scopes for the greenfield facility: specifications, vendor bids, and installation oversight
- Troubleshooting and upgrades of mechanical infrastructure as the line approaches nameplate
QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERRED SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
- 3+ years in facilities or plant engineering with mechanical systems ownership: industrial, chemical, semiconductor, or similar manufacturing sites.
- Has designed and installed utility piping, HVAC, or mechanical equipment packages in an operating facility.
- Experience with CAD and piping design tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or similar).
- Ability to work in fast paced and demanding atmosphere
- Creative problem solving that brings together mechanical design, utilities, equipment installation, and plant operations disciplines.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Position located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Travel to partners' facilities may be intermittently required.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Extended hours and weekends frequently required to support critical project milestones.
Kunin Technologies's standard text
"The Whole World Is Ion-Exchange And The Rest Are Merely Details!"
Dr. Robert Kunin of Rohm and Haas, The Pioneer of the Ion-Exchange Industry, 1951
What this role asks for
Particular to this role
SolidWorks
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The team: Ion-Exchange Manufacturing
This role is one of 4 open in Ion-Exchange Manufacturing. 4 were posted in the last 30 days.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
MATLAB (2 of 4), Python (2 of 4)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Controls Engineer posted Oct 14
- Facilities Engineer posted Oct 14
- Chemical Process Engineer posted Oct 14
From the team and dates on Kunin Technologies's own job board.
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