Systems Engineering Manager
Company: electra.earth
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
Who we are:
Electra is electrifying ironmaking to decarbonize steelmaking and
eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global CO2 emissions. Leveraging
proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical
processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture
capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions
utilizing intermittent renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener
future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.
With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for
developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to
revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at
Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market
solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.
What you will do:
In this role you will lead the Systems Engineering team for
Electra, with a focus on the design and construction of chemical
processing systems. These systems will integrate instrumentation,
controls, plumbing, fluid power, and solids handling to enable
novel electrochemical and metallurgical processes for steel
production. In this role you will:
- Lead the Systems team on executing the full life cycle for
chemical processing systems, from gathering requirements to
electrical/mechanical design to construction and
commissioning
- Collaborate with various teams and team members to define
requirements for system design
- Verify that hardware and software requirements are met via
testing and analysis
- Set technical targets and timelines, allocating resources as
necessary to achieve goals
- Interface with supply chain team, vendors, and other 3rd
parties as needed to identify manufacturers and solutions that meet
the team's needs
- Provide guidance for integrating PLC control, instrumentation,
and motors/power equipment -
-What we need you to bring to the team:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience working on process design and
scale-up of chemical processes
- Experience leading teams in a technical capacity
- Experience bringing integrated systems from a development
environment into production -
- Experience with electrical and chemical safety
- Familiarity with both high voltage and low voltage electrical
design
- Familiarity with Systems Engineering tools: Wiring diagrams,
P&IDs, CAD
- Familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition, and PLC
process control
- Familiarity with fluid power systems (pumps, valves, heat
exchange equipment, etc.) -
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as
needed
- The ability to adapt quickly to changing processes and
responsibilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills -
What we want you to bring to the team:
- Experience working with electrochemical or hydrometallurgical
processes
- Experience in a pilot-plant or development environment
- Experience or the desire to be in a dynamic startup
environment
- A critical thinking mindset and focus on finding
answers
- A safety-first mindset; share potential risks with others
before they result in hazardous outcomes
- A desire to challenge yourself and take on increasing
responsibilities as the company grows -
What's in it for you:
- Career growth
- Opportunity to develop new processes and build -
- Opportunity to support a wide variety of projects
- Recognition and appreciation
- The ability to share your perspectives and opinions in a
hyper-collaborative environment -
Compensation: -
- The anticipated starting pay range for this position is
$120,000 - $150,000 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
- Unlimited 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
Keywords: electra.earth, Boulder , Systems Engineering Manager, Professions , Boulder, Colorado
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