Mechanical Engineer

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.