Process Development Engineer

Naturally occurring minerals - alongside forests, soils, and the ocean - are one of our planet's most vital carbon sinks. Over geological timescales, carbon dioxide in the air and water chemically bind to these minerals and permanently turn to stone.

Our technology enhances this natural process, called carbon mineralization, to help minerals absorb CO2 from the ambient air in days, rather than years. By combining the best of engineering and nature, we can offer the most cost-effective and scalable Direct Air Capture solution in the world.

About Us 

All across the world, from the azure pools of Turkey and Oman to the travertine terraces of Yellowstone, our planet quietly pulls carbon dioxide from the air and turns it to stone. For eons, Earth has relied on this process to balance its carbon cycle. What if it could be harnessed? What if we could do it faster, in larger quantities, and at a low enough cost to make it an effective tool in the fight against climate change? 

At Heirloom, we are turning that into reality. We use the natural carbon capture properties of abundant minerals to pull CO2 from the air, and store it permanently underground. We come to work every day to slow climate change, and are united behind a single, common goal - to remove 1 billion tons of CO2 from the sky by 2035, and to not stop before we get there.  

We bring together the precise recipe of science, technology, know-how, and strategy necessary to make low cost, high quality carbon removal a reality. If we’re successful, we will directly mitigate climate change, build a world we can proudly hand over to our children and grandchildren, and catalyze an industry that will rival the largest the world has ever seen. If you want to change the planet, come join us. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

Heirloom is committed to diversity and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences.  We believe wholeheartedly that building a diverse company is critical to Heirloom’s success.  We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.

We are seeking a skilled Process Development Engineer to join our world-class team of engineers, scientists, and designers to help develop and optimize our direct air capture process. As a Senior Process Development Engineer - Carbonation, you will be responsible for the performance and continued development of Heirloom’s carbonation system and the interaction between process performance and hardware.   

This includes being hands on with Heirloom's hydration system, translating chemical processes to scaled equipment for specific DAC process needs, characterization of hydration hardware performance and working cross functionally and with third party tool manufacturer partners to design equipment and develop processes.

 

We're looking for someone with a strong background in geochemistry and mineral carbonation processes with robust hands-on process development experience. You're a first principles thinker who enjoys developing new technologies and troubleshooting with systematic root cause analysis. You have expertise in statistical analysis methods and in experimental design. You have experience with powder materials handling and processing.

You're proficient or expert in Python and / or JMP, and have experience using software to analyze large experimental datasets. And, you're great at presenting technical data to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about using process development engineering to develop innovative solutions that improve people's lives. If you are a team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.