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Senior Process Development Engineer

Senior Process Development Engineer

ElectraBoulder, Colorado, USA
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Who we are :

J oin the Future of Ironmaking

Were transforming one of the worlds oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backedby top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the best Inventions of 2024 and Fast Company as one of 2024s Next Big Things in Tech Electra is scaling rapidly and were looking for bold driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If youre ready to make a real impact in a company thats 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 Electras i ron-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 understa nd and compl y 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 :

  • H ands-on process design experience including mass and energy balances reaction kinetic s 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 $100000 - $130000 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
  • 1800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)

    • Benefits For Your Family :

  • 100% paid premiums across all medical dental vision and telemedicine plans
  • 3600 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 were here to help.

    Required Experience :

    Senior IC

    Key Skills

    Distributed Control Systems,Continuous Improvement,Process Improvement,Minitab,Root cause Analysis,Tooling,Statistical Software,Process Engineering,cGMP,Programmable Logic Controllers,Public Speaking,Manufacturing

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Yearly Salary Salary : 100000 - 130000

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