Mechanical Systems Specialist

Join Via Separations as a Mechanical Systems Specialist. In this hands-on technical leadership role, you will lead the assembly, fabrication, and maintenance of internal test equipment. You will work closely with engineering and procurement to ensure accurate specifications and timely delivery of materials. You will also troubleshoot mechanical, piping, instrumentation, and electrical issues on test equipment. Safety is a top priority, and you will serve as a technical lead for build and maintenance activities, mentoring colleagues and enforcing shop safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assembly, fabrication, and build-out of internal test equipment, including test skids and pilot support systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing test skids and assets, ensuring they are in safe, reliable operating condition.
• Serve as a technical lead for build and maintenance activities, mentoring other colleagues and helping enforce shop safety and quality standards.
• Comfortable and safety-conscious working around hazardous liquids and gases
• Experience using hand tools and shop equipment, including cut-off saws and pipe threading machines
• Ability to lead tasks and provide direction to others on a build or maintenance job

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience assembling, fabricating, and maintaining mechanical and piping systems, including pumps, valves, piping, instrumentation, and basic electrical wiring
• Knowledge of reverse osmosis (RO) and high-pressure system components, operation, and safe handling
• Ability to read and work directly from engineering drawings, P&IDs, and specifications
• Experience ordering or specifying material for fabrication or maintenance work
• The position requires the use of PPE (eye protection, respirator, etc.) and strict adherence to safety procedures when working with hazardous liquids and gases, pressurized systems, and powered shop equipment
• Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, undergo background and drug screening, and spend extended periods standing and performing hands-on mechanical assembly and fabrication tasks
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, piping, and basic electrical/controls systems
• U.S. work authorization is required for this role
• Able to work independently with minimal oversight, prioritizing and managing tasks with sound judgment

Preferred

• Experience with chemical process equipment or corrosive service materials (e.g., stainless steel, specialty alloys)
• Prior experience in a lab, industrial test/fabrication, or field equipment deployment environment
• Familiarity with piping codes and material standards (e.g., ASME B31.3) and basic instrumentation/controls wiring

Pay

USD 80,750 - 110,000