Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Job Description
Limelight Steel is on a mission to eliminate emissions from iron and steelmaking and build a brighter future. 8% of global CO2 emissions come from current fossil-based steelmaking processes - the largest source of industrial emissions today. Limelight Steels electrified ironmaking technology has the potential to eliminate those emissions significantly reduce energy use and produce iron for cheaper than fossil-based methods.
We are a startup in Oakland CA backed by industry-leading climate tech investors looking to grow our team. We are committed to building a diverse and courageous team of people motivated to make a positive impact on the world. We want to hire kind and supportive teammates who have the perseverance to achieve our audacious goal of decarbonizing steel.
Position Summary
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Limelight Steel you will play a key role in the design and build of a laser furnace pilot plant that produces tonnes of clean metal and scales to a million tonne/year commercial plant.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design build test and integration of key laser furnace sub-systems (e.g. material feeding & storage vacuum & gas handling and heating & cooling)
- Create detailed CAD models & drawings process flow diagrams and piping & instrumentation diagrams
- Interface with manufacturers vendors machine shops and contractors to procure make and install components.
- Provide technical oversight during commissioning and troubleshooting
Key Qualifications
- B.S. in mechanical engineering or related field and 5 years of industry experience
- Strong CAD modeling and GD&T skills
- Hands-on experience designing building and troubleshooting prototypes and industrial equipment
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple vendors and contractors within budget and schedule.
- Experience with process equipment including gas handling (industrial gas storage transport blowers vacuum pumps) and thermal management systems (chillers heat exchangers fluid plumbing)
- Fundamental understanding of heat and mass transfer fluid mechanics and solid mechanics
- Ability to think through problems from first principles
- Experience working independently as well as in team-oriented and fast-paced environments
Additional Qualifications Desired
- Industrial materials or metals processing experience
- High-temperature furnace experience
Full Time Employee Benefits
- Competitive stock option package
- Comprehensive health benefits that include:
- Full premium coverage for PPO Gold for employees with 80% coverage for dependents
- Full premium coverage for Vision and Dental for employees
- Generous time-off schedule
- 20 days paid time off
- 10 holidays (personalized to the holidays you observe)
- Sustainable 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- 2x weekly catered team lunches
- A team of curious passionate kind and courageous people committed to eliminating industrial emissions that contribute to climate change
- Unparalleled opportunities for growth leadership and project ownership in a dynamic and rapidly-growing startup company
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
