Senior Mechanical Engineer
Limelight Steel
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 Steel's 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 help us design and build a laser furnace pilot plant.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design, fabrication, testing, and integration of key laser furnace sub-systems (iron ore particle feeding, melt holder, insulation, metal and slag removal)
- Create detailed CAD models & drawings, process flow diagrams, and piping & instrumentation diagrams
- Interface with external manufacturers, vendors, and machine shops to procure and fabricate components. Help build out in-house machining capabilities for quick turnaround needs.
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
- Fundamental understanding of heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and solid mechanics
- The ability to think through problems from first principles
- Experience working independently, as well as in team-oriented and startup-like environments
Additional Qualifications Desired
- M.S. or Ph.D in mechanical engineering or related field
- Industrial materials or metals processing experience
- Process equipment experience - vacuum pumps, blowers, and heat exchangers
- High-power electronics or high-temperature furnace experience
- Sensors and data acquisition system set up
Full Time Employee Benefits
- Competitive stock option package
- Comprehensive health benefits that include:
- Full premium coverage for UnitedHealthcare PPO Gold for employees with 80% coverage for dependents
- Full premium coverage for Guardian 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