Senior Mechanical Designer

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:  

As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you will contribute to the design and development of advanced process technology for Electra’s pilot and industrial-scale operations. This position focuses on creating robust, cost-effective mechanical systems that support efficient plant performance and long service life. 

Responsibilities include:

• Design and continuously improve industrial systems and plant layouts using 3D modeling software based on defined design parameters, functional requirements, and equipment lists.
• Integrate components and equipment into complete mechanical and process systems.
• Create and maintain designs for skid-mounted systems, processing tanks, and vessels, including mechanical, process, instrumentation, and automation documentation packages.
• Create and maintain pilot‑plant processing system designs and full documentation packages (mechanical, process, instrumentation, and automation).
• Prepare detailed drawings for weldments, assemblies, and components using CAD tools for both in‑house and vendor manufacturing.
• Use PDM systems to properly control and revise designs and manage standard part libraries.
• Utilize and maintain engineering Vault/PDM systems, including part numbering, data cards, engineering release workflows, and change management.
• Read, understand, and comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What we need you to bring to the team:   

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of mechanical design experience.

Mechanical & Industrial Design Skills

• Proficiency with 3D equipment layouts, general arrangement (GA) drawings, and pipe/tube/duct routing in plant processing environments.
• Experience designing skid-mounted systems, processing tanks, vessels, and structural frames.
• Experience integrating automation hardware, control systems, and robotics into industrial mechanical designs.

Manufacturing & Scale-Up

• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and New Product Introduction (NPI) to transition prototypes into scalable, production-ready solutions.

Industrial & Plant Knowledge

• Knowledge of large, complex industrial facilities such as minerals processing, chemical plants, or similar environments, including equipment and subsystem interactions.

Safety, Human Factors & Ergonomics

• Demonstrated ability to incorporate human factors, ergonomics, and operational safety into industrial system designs.

Tools & Software

• Strong experience using SolidWorks for modeling, assemblies, and drawings.

Mindset & Environment Fit

• Passion for sustainability and interest in disruptive, innovative technologies.
• Highly self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Previous experience working in a startup or high-growth setting.

Preferred

• Additional experience integrating automation hardware, controls, or robotics beyond baseline requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with complex 3D layouts and routing for processing environments.
• Background designing for aggressive media, corrosive liquids, or high-temperature industrial environments.
• Deeper familiarity with large-scale industrial systems across mining, oil & gas, chemical, or power generation.
• Additional experience applying DFM/NPI methodologies in full production scale-up.
• Experience applying advanced safety, ergonomics, and human-factor frameworks.
• Advanced SolidWorks capability, including PDM/Vault workflows and library management.
• Additional experience working in a startup or rapid-growth technical environment.

Compensation:   

• The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100,000-$126,000 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 
• Reasonable use 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 
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave 

Benefits For Your Future:  

• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one  
• Eligibility for incentive stock options 

If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at careers@electra.earth We’re here to help.