Mechanical Engineer

7 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Orchid Solar Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

The Company

Orchid Solar is an Edinburgh-based cleantech startup developing a novel concentrated solar technology capable of providing zero carbon heat for industry and generating power around the clock. The technology builds on research from a leading UK university, with proven prototypes already tested in India and Kenya. Orchid Solar is now advancing its own technology to deliver a scalable commercial product.

Our founding team brings decades of experience in the energy sector, from senior leadership roles at Rolls-Royce and Aggreko to founding and growing successful renewable energy startups.

The Role

As the first Mechanical Engineer role, you will play an instrumental role in designing, building, and testing prototype Concentrated Solar Technology (CST) systems. Working closely with our CTO, you will lead the mechanical design of critical components, including high-temperature heat transfer devices, and oversee the procurement, assembly, and testing of prototypes.

You will help establish test facilities in Scotland and lead first-of-a-kind experiments that will shape the future of solar thermal energy. This is a hands-on, founding team position with the opportunity to make a direct impact on the global transition to clean, reliable, 24/7 renewable power.



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