Lead Mechanical Technician

Via Separations is a Boston-area startup dedicated to enabling process efficiency and intensification for the industrial sector. In 2024, Via delivered its first commercial facility and changed the narrative around market-driven energy technologies that drive value for industrial customers.  At the intersection of engineering, society, and impact, our team is passionate about making a difference and building the technology and organization to do it.  We are a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team backed by leading venture capital firms, and we are looking to add talented, mission-driven people to our cohort.  We are passionate about transformative impact, optimistic about scientific progress, and unafraid of hard problems. We believe that our people are our unfair advantage, and drive our mission forward. We embrace the diversity of our team for creative solutions and believe the best ideas come from the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. We want you to join us! Role Description Via Separations is seeking a Mechanical Systems Specialist to join our Internal Systems group. As the Mechanical Systems Specialist, you will lead the assembly, fabrication, and build-out of internal test equipment, including test skids and pilot support systems consisting of pumps, controls, piping, valves, instruments, and wiring. You will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting existing test skids and assets. This is a hands-on technical leadership position requiring the abil