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 steelmaking processes - the largest source of industrial emissions. Limelight Steel’s laser furnace converts clean electricity into laser light that is tuned to rapidly and efficiently heat iron ore and create iron metal and steel products - reducing the energy required to electrify steelmaking by 49%. We are building furnaces to produce clean steel that will form the foundations of a fossil-fuel-free world.
We are a startup in Oakland, CA, backed by industry-leading climate tech investors, looking to grow our team. Our people are the foundation of our company, and 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 people who are kind and supportive teammates and have the perseverance to achieve our audacious goal to decarbonize the steel industry.
Position Summary
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Limelight Steel, you will help us build a laser furnace pilot plant.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Own the mechanical design, fabrication, testing, and integration of key laser furnace sub-systems (iron ore particle feeding, gas handling, molten metal pouring)
- 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
- Develop in-house machining capabilities
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
- Powder feed experience - industrial material, mining, or powder processing
- Process equipment experience - vacuum pumps, gas delivery and separation systems, blowers, and heat exchange
- 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
- Work computer that suits your preferences, 4K monitor, and accompanying budget for peripherals
- 2x weekly catered team lunches and unlimited snacks/drinks in the office
- 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