Pyrometallurgical Process Engineer
Pyrometallurgical Process 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 our Pyrometallurgical Process Engineer you will own the end-to-end design and optimization of custom furnaces and metallurgical processes. You will efficiently handle refine and purify molten metal drawing innovative inspiration from established and emerging techniques in the metals industry.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead the design development construction and testing of specialized furnaces tailored for molten metal processing.
- Develop and implement slag formation management and removal processes leveraging industry best practices and innovative solutions.
- Design and implement molten metal handling techniques including tapping pouring casting and safe transfer between operational units
- Collaborate cross-functionally with process engineers metallurgists and fabricators to ensure designs meet performance safety and scalability requirements.
- Provide technical oversight during commissioning and troubleshooting phases.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Materials Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years hands on experience designing and operating high-temperature metallurgical equipment (e.g. furnaces ladles crucibles casting systems).
- Fundamental understanding of heat and mass transfer fluid dynamics thermodynamics and materials compatibility at elevated temperatures.
- Ability to think through problems from first principles
- Experience working independently as well as in team-oriented and fast-paced environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with steel degassing processes and equipment.
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
Employment Type
Full Time
