Senior Electrochemical Engineer

Who we are: 

Electra is electrifying ironmaking to decarbonize steelmaking and eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global CO2 emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing intermittent renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.  

With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.  

What you will do:  

As a Senior Electrochemical Engineer, you will focus on hands-on development, characterization, and optimization of novel electrochemical cells and stacks. In this role you will:  

• Lead the development of novel electrochemical cell and stacks 
• Design, perform, analyze, report, and present findings of experiments 
• Develop, verify, and refine basic electrochemical cell models and utilize the results to inform test plans, process conditions, and overall cell development.  
• Design and assemble experimental test setup and various key cell components and troubleshoot hardware, system, and software issues, as needed  
• Analyze experimental data and present results to the broader team  
• Collaborate with other teams to support scale-up system development 
• Identify new approaches to improve cell and process performance 

What we need you to bring to the team: 

• A Master’s degree in electrochemistry, electrochemical engineering, chemistry, material science or related field.  
• 5 years of experience in electrochemical development engineering 
• Hands-on and direct experience working with fuel cell, electrolyzer, and/or flow battery technologies 
• A strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals in electrochemistry, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, chemical kinetics and materials.  
• Familiarity with materials science characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, hardness testing, etc.  
• The ability to adapt, build and refine or innovate experimental tools 
• The ability to plan, execute, and prioritize research and experimentation projects 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

What we want you to bring to the team: 

• Experience in statistical analysis and design of experiments, including knowledge of state-of-the-art statistical software packages such as JMP or equivalent 
• Hands-on experience with general wet chemistries and reactions 
• Experience or the desire to be in a dynamic startup environment 
• A critical thinking mindset and focus on finding answers 
• A safety-first mindset; share potential risks with others before they result in hazardous outcomes 
• A desire to challenge yourself and take on increasing responsibilities as the company grows 

What’s in it for you: 

• Career growth 
• Opportunity to develop new processes  
• Opportunity to support a wide variety of projects 
• Recognition and appreciation 
• The ability to share your perspectives and opinions in a hyper-collaborative environment 

Benefits For You: 

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans 
• Unlimited PTO 
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) 

Benefits For Your Family: 

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans 
• $3,600 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) 
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work options 

Benefits For Your Future: 

• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one 
• Eligibility for incentive stock options