Oakland, United States

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

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