Detalles del empleo
Join exceptional people from around the world to solve some of the world's toughest energy challenges, make a real impact, and enjoy the adventure of building the future of industrial decarbonization together.
As our Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and improving the mechanical systems behind GlassPoint's innovative technology. From concept development and detailed design to testing and validation, you'll help create reliable, efficient solutions that are deployed in industrial-scale renewable energy projects around the world.
Working closely with Structural, Electrical and Thermal Engineers, you'll turn engineering ideas into practical designs while supporting the continuous evolution of our technology
Your Impact
The mechanical systems you design will directly influence the performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost of GlassPoint's technology. You'll contribute to the development of innovative collector systems, design test equipment that validates new concepts, and work with multidisciplinary teams to bring engineering solutions from design to deployment.
What You'll Do
Design Innovative Mechanical Systems
- Design and optimize enclosed parabolic trough collectors and their mechanical subsystems.
- Develop mechanical concepts, detailed designs, and production-ready solutions.
- Create 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
Collaborate Across Engineering
- Work closely with Structural, Electrical and Thermal Engineers throughout the development process.
- Support production approvals, technical change processes, and supplier coordination.
- Assist Operations with assembly procedures and technical documentation.
Develop & Validate New Solutions
- Define test requirements and engineering specifications.
- Design and develop mechanical test benches to validate components and assemblies.
- Analyse test results and support continuous product improvement.
Drive Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
- Contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions for future generations of GlassPoint technology.
Who You Are
You're passionate about mechanical design and enjoy turning complex engineering challenges into practical solutions. You combine strong CAD skills with hands-on engineering thinking and enjoy collaborating across disciplines to develop innovative products.
Ideally, you'll bring:
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience in mechanical design and product development.
- Strong CAD skills, ideally using Autodesk Inventor.
- Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of mechanical testing, validation, and engineering specifications.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A structured, proactive, and collaborative way of working.
- Excellent English communication skills, German is a plus
- Experience designing manufacturing equipment or production machinery.
- Experience designing test benches or validation equipment.
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies or industrial equipment.
What You'll Find at GlassPoint
- Meaningful responsibility from day one and the opportunity to make a real impact.
- Exceptional colleagues from diverse disciplines who challenge, support, and learn from each other.
- Complex engineering challenges that require curiosity, collaboration, and innovation.
- A highly collaborative environment where your work moves quickly from concept to real-world application.
- Opportunities to grow your technical expertise through cross-functional projects and international collaboration.
- The adventure of helping build the future of industrial decarbonization.
We value inclusion and foster a culture of belonging, welcoming team members of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, gender identity, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We have zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, bullying, or retaliation.
GlassPoint helps heavy industry decarbonize by replacing fuel-based steam with solar thermal heat. This reduces energy costs and improves long-term energy security. We're a proven technology, already operating some of the world's largest solar steam projects across sun-belt regions in oil and gas, metals, and mining.
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Sobre este empleo
Sobre GLASSPOINT TECHNOLOGY CENTER GMBH
Resumen de la Empresa
GlassPoint Technology Center GmbH (propiedad privada)
SedeStuttgart, Alemania
Fundación2007
TamañoLa empresa emplea aproximadamente a 50 personas en Stuttgart, con un fuerte crecimiento tras una ronda de financiación en 2026 (source: make-it-in-germany.com)
Qué Hacen
GlassPoint Technology Center GmbH está especializada en sistemas industriales de vapor solar térmico, operados en una estructura tipo invernadero con espejos parabólicos cerrados para generar vapor de proceso para industrias pesadas (source: thegreentechpreneur.substack.com). La empresa no solo ofrece ingeniería de plantas, sino que también las opera bajo un modelo de "Vapor como Servicio", proporcionando a clientes en sectores difíciles de descarbonizar como petróleo y gas, minería, química, materiales de construcción y desalación, vapor de proceso sostenible (source: glasspoint.com). La sede en Stuttgart funciona como centro tecnológico y de desarrollo, donde un equipo multidisciplinario de ingenieros, desarrolladores de software y expertos en energía solar trabaja en la mejora continua de los sistemas (source: glasspoint.com).
Proyectos y Trayectoria
El proyecto más conocido de GlassPoint es el proyecto de vapor Amal en Omán, considerado una de las primeras plantas industriales de vapor solar térmico a gran escala, que ha demostrado la eficacia de la tecnología en la práctica (source: thegreentechpreneur.substack.com). Además, GlassPoint ha desarrollado varias otras grandes instalaciones en regiones soleadas para la industria del petróleo y gas y otras industrias pesadas, lo que subraya su posición líder en vapor solar industrial para procesos (source: glasspoint.com). Los proyectos se caracterizan por su escalabilidad y enfoque en calor de proceso con bajas emisiones, posicionando a GlassPoint como un socio clave para la descarbonización de industrias difíciles de reducir (source: preqin.com).
Desarrollos Recientes
En septiembre de 2024, GlassPoint aseguró una ronda de financiación de 20 millones de dólares para expandir el centro tecnológico en Stuttgart y acelerar el desarrollo de la tecnología industrial de vapor solar térmico (source: glasspoint.com). En 2023 se inauguró el centro tecnológico en Stuttgart, bajo la dirección del CTO Markus Balz, quien incorporó expertos del sector para fortalecer la capacidad innovadora (source: glasspoint.com). En 2026 siguió otra ronda de financiación con la participación de MIG Capital y New Investment Solutions, acompañada de un aumento del personal en Stuttgart, especialmente en las áreas de ingeniería estructural y de materiales (source: preqin.com).
Trabajar Allí
GlassPoint en Stuttgart emplea principalmente profesionales en ingeniería, desarrollo de software y pruebas estructurales y de materiales, que colaboran estrechamente para avanzar en los complejos sistemas solar térmicos (source: talents.studysmarter.de). La oficina está ubicada en el edificio Skyloop cerca del aeropuerto de Stuttgart y ofrece un entorno de trabajo moderno con horarios flexibles y oportunidades de desarrollo (source: glasspoint.com). La cultura empresarial se caracteriza por un espíritu innovador y colaboración interdisciplinaria, donde el tamaño compacto del equipo facilita una red cercana y un intercambio rápido de conocimientos (source: make-it-in-germany.com).
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