Process 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 our Process Engineer, you will own Limelight’s process flow models, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and techno-economic models to guide process development. You will ensure regulatory compliance and deliver practical, cost-effective solutions to production and scale-up challenges.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Process Modeling: Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and techno-economic models.
- Project Costing & Support: Estimate costs for scale-up and future projects; assist with capital and major maintenance projects.
- Process Design & Optimization: Design, analyze, and document production processes; recommend and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.
- Process Integration: Engineer processes to integrate Limelight ironmaking technology with upstream supplier and downstream customer operations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all equipment and processes comply with relevant codes and regulations.
- Data-Driven Improvements: Design and implement data monitoring systems to prioritize and drive process improvements.
Desired Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Work Experience: 5+ years experience in process engineering, preferably in industrial applications
- Process Modeling Expertise: Proficiency in developing and maintaining process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and techno-economic models. Knowledge of process monitoring tools, simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus or similar), and statistical analysis. Experience supporting capital projects, including cost estimation and planning.
- Process Innovation: Demonstrated ability to develop practical and cost-effective solutions to production challenges and bottlenecks. Experience in pilot plant and scale-up operations being a plus. Able to leverage data and think about problems from a first-principles perspective.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with industry codes, safety standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Startup Mindset: Experience working in team-oriented and fast-paced startup-like environments, high personal accountability, and strong communication skills.
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