Mechanical Engineer

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer will oversee the design, development, and market readiness of Alterba’s waste management technologies. This role requires a unique combination of technical expertise, market understanding, and project coordination skills. The Lead will ensure alignment across R&D, product design, business development, funding applications, and advisory, translating high-level strategy into actionable workstreams and tangible outcomes. Key Responsibilities Strategic and Coordination Translate strategic priorities into technical work plans, timelines, and deliverables. Monitor progress across multiple ongoing projects to ensure milestones are achieved. Product & Technical Design, research, and develop waste management products. Prepare drawings, calculation notes, and other technical documentation. Lead R&D by consolidating inputs from engineers, partners, and field data. Documentation & Reporting Develop structured frameworks such as evaluation matrices, CAPEX/OPEX models, and value chains. Ensure consistency across technical documentation, proposals, and investor communications. Maintain project archives and oversee the organization of Alterba’s knowledge base. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or related field. 3-5 years’ experience in product development, R&D, or project management within climate-tech, waste management, or circular economy sectors. Strong technical design skills (drawings, calculations, prototype validation). Demonstrated success in preparing technical contributions to proposals, grants, or investor materials. Excellent organizational and coordination abilities, with strong attention to detail. Skills & Competencies Strong technical knowledge with an ability to bridge engineering and business perspectives. Strategic thinker with an execution mindset. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Passion for sustainability, innovation, and climate action. Fluent in English and Arabic. French is a plus. Alterba is a UAE based waste management tech company revolutionizing organic waste management in the MENA region through the patented decentralized composting technology; the Container Composter and the next-generation BioSkip. With operations in Lebanon and Jordan and expansion underway in the UAE, KSA, and Europe, Alterba combines innovation, circular economy models, and partnerships to deliver scalable waste management solutions enabling the valorization of organic waste and optimization of operation.