Senior Mechanical Engineer – Stack Design

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:

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will primarily contribute to projects spanning experimentation, simulation, and design to progress the company’s novel electrochemical cells towards commercialization.

 In this role you will:

• Design, execute, and report learnings of electrochemical and mechanical experiments. 
• Develop testing infrastructure for benchtop to full-scale electro-chemical reactors.  
• Investigate advanced design concepts and features of electro-chemical reactors/systems through rapid prototyping 
• Create and validate process simulation models spanning disciplines of thermodynamics, heat transfer, chemistry, and fluid dynamics  
• Develop, operate, and analyze data from testing systems Scope projects and document functional requirements for designs. 
• Assist with test plan reviews and formal design reviews 
• Collaborates with internal teams, vendors, and outside agencies as needed 
• Other duties as assigned 

What we need you to bring to the team:  

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field of study; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience 
• 5 years of related mechanical design or test engineering experience 
• Experience with designing, testing, and troubleshooting flow battery, electrolyzer, fuel cell, or chlor-alkali electrochemical stacks 
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering projects 
• Experience with proper experimental design, data collection, reduction, and reporting 
• Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD Systems (preferably SolidWorks)  
• Experience utilizing common fabrication techniques (i.e. welding, machining, soldering, etc.) 
• Strong organizational and project management skills 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint. 

What we want you to bring to the team:  

• An advanced degree in a related engineering field.  
• Experience utilizing computational fluid dynamics and/or finite element analysis packages 
• Advanced understanding of DFM principles and design standard ASME 14.5  
• Experience or the desire to be in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment  
• A safety-first mindset; sharing potential risks with others before they result in hazardous outcomes  
• A desire to challenge yourself and take on increasing responsibilities as the company grows 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand/sit for extended periods of time 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Ability to operate the following equipment and tools: Drill Press, Band Saw, and Circular Saw 

Compensation:  

• The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100,000-$130,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. 

Benefits For You: 

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• Reasonable use 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