Systems 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: 

In this role you will be a key contributor to the Systems Engineering team for Electra, with a focus on the design and construction of chemical processing systems. These systems will integrate instrumentation, controls, plumbing, fluid power, and solids handling to enable novel electrochemical and metallurgical processes for steel production. In this role you will: 

• Bring chemical systems from concepts and test stations to fully functional integrated system prototypes 
• Specify and source appropriate process equipment and instrumentation to meet system design and testing requirements
• Lead technicians and contract manufacturers on mechanical and electrical hardware builds
• Utilize your knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to optimize system performance
• Collaborate with team members with diverse backgrounds throughout Electra to define requirements for design of test infrastructure and commercial prototypes
• Interface with vendors, supply chain team, and other 3rd parties as needed to identify manufacturers and solutions that meet the team’s needs
• Troubleshoot electrochemical systems and perform root cause analyses as need 

 What we need you to bring to the team: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering 
• 3 years of experience working on process design and scale-up of chemical processes 
• Demonstrated ability to design process systems using systems engineering tools: Wiring diagrams, P&IDs, CAD 
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed
• The ability to adapt quickly to changing processes and responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

What we want you to bring to the team: 

• Experience with electrical and chemical safety 
• Familiarity with both high voltage and low voltage electrical design 
• Experience working with electrochemical or hydrometallurgical processes 
• Familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition, and PLC process control 
• Familiarity with fluid power systems (pumps, valves, heat exchange equipment, etc.) 
• Experience in a pilot-plant or development environment
• Experience or the desire to be in a dynamic startup environment
• A critical thinking mindset and focus on finding answers
• 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 and build  
• 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