Who we are: Join the Future of Ironmaking We're transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:

The Senior Process Development Engineer on the process engineering team will contribute to the design and testing of chemical and hydrometallurgical processes across a variety of scales, from bench-scale proof-of-concept to Electra’s iron-refining pilot plant.

Responsibilities include:

Lead projects to study and scale up new processes at laboratory and pilot scale, including designing experiments to prove out concepts, selecting and sizing equipment, and operating process equipment
Develop and maintain robust process models that can be used to analyze techno-economic impacts of process input changes to inform decision making processes
Design aqueous reaction and separations processes, critically evaluating process alternatives and developing mass and energy balances
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to implement new processes
Collect and synthesize experimental data, and present results to guide engineering and business decisions
Commission and troubleshoot new equipment
Maintain a safe working environment and lead safety assessments of new equipment and operations
Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What we need you to bring to the team:

BS degree in chemical engineering, mining/metallurgical engineering, or chemistry, or related and 8 years of industry experience (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)
Hands-on process design experience, including mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics, separations equipment, and fluid flow
Experience with process simulation software, and using it to make experimental predictions
Experience leading process-engineering projects and acting as subject-matter expert
Track record of successful implementation of safety measures for gas- and liquid-based processes
Experience analyzing experimental data, reaching conclusions, communicating and presenting results
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:

Hands-on process design experience, including mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics, separations equipment, and fluid flow
Experience with analytical chemistry and its application to answering experimental questions
Familiarity with fluid power systems (pumps, valves, heat exchange equipment, etc.)
Experience with power tools and light fabrication to build custom apparatus

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

If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at careers@electra.com—we’re here to help.