Senior Process Development Engineer

Who we are:  

We're transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's 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 Electra’s iron-refining pilot plant. 

Responsibilities include:

• Lead projects to study and scale up new processes at laboratory and pilot scale, including: designing new chemical processing systems, designing experiments to prove out novel concepts, and producing data to inform system scale-up 


• Designing new chemical process systems: developing mass and energy balances, drawing P&IDs, specifying equipment, and building systems 


• Contribute to process hazard analyses by contributing and leading HAZOPs, FMEAs, and other hazard reviews 


• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to effectively communicate design requirements for novel chemical processing systems 


• 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, understand, and comply 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:   

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mining/metallurgical engineering, or chemistry, or related  


• 8 years of industry experience in process design, including mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, separations, and fluid flow. (Excludes Internships and co-ops)


• Experience leading process-engineering projects and serving as a subject-matter expert


• Demonstrated success implementing safety measures for gas- and liquid-processing systems


• High proficiency with process simulation software and the ability to use models to inform experimental predictions


• Strong ability to analyze complex experimental data, recognize important patterns, and communicate results clearly to both technical and non‑technical teams


• Solid experience in analytical chemistry and applying it to troubleshoot challenging experimental issues and choose the right approaches


• Good working knowledge of fluid power systems, such as pumps, valves, and heat‑exchange equipment, and how they fit into larger mechanical or process setups


• Hands‑on experience using power tools and basic fabrication methods to build or modify custom equipment to support testing or development work


• Experience coordinating with external vendors, tracking progress, and ensuring contracted work is delivered accurately and on schedule


• Proficient in, or able to quickly pick up, Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint to create clear documentation and support project needs