Electrical Controls 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 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 Limelight Steel’s first Electrical Controls Engineer, you will be the owner of the electrical and software platform for Limelight’s laser furnace to turn iron ore into metal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Design, build, and own the electrical power and controls rack for our pilot laser furnace
- Develop the human machine interface to operate the laser furnace
- Implement engineering safety controls on all furnace subsystems, including laser system and high-temperature operations
- Work closely with the engineering team on furnace design, installation, and beyond.
- Integrate all furnace equipment with electrical rack and controls system through installation and testing
- Develop and maintain internal practices and documentation on electrical hardware and controls software
Key Qualifications
- 5+ years experience designing and building electrical and controls platforms from the ground up - from conceptual design to operations and expansion
- Expert at programming real-time control systems (e.g. PLCs Allen-Bradley, PC/PLC Beckhoff, FPGA, Galil) and clear human machine interfaces that are easy to reconfigure and expand when needed
- Experience with high power electronics and power supplies
- Experience working in team-oriented and fast-paced startup-like environments
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with lasers, vacuum pumps, high-temperature equipment, and/or chillers.
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