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:  Electra is seeking a skilled Test Technician to support process development and deployment. This role involves conducting tests, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring diverse test systems meet performance, including reliability, standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, data analysis skills, and a problem-solving mindset.  Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Perform diagnostic tests and evaluate electrical/mechanical/fluidic systems to ensure compliance with specifications.  </li><li>Ability to be effective in a dynamic research environment where attention to detail, responding to change, and dealing with ambiguity are essential. </li><li>Set up and operate testing equipment, tools, and instrumentation. </li><li>Strong understanding of test data, ability to interpret, and prepare presentation materials. </li><li>Uses data, technical proficiency and problem-solving tools to advance testing and application of tests to improve processes. </li><li>Assist engineering teams with troubleshooting and identifying root causes of failures. </li><li>Works with engineering teams to set appropriate specifications, standards or best practices. </li><li>Collaborate with other departments to refine testing procedures and improve quality. </li><li>Support prototype development, validation, and verification processes </li><li>Assist in commissioning and troubleshooting new equipment </li><li>Execute standard operating procedures </li><li>Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor </li></ul> What we need you to bring to the team:   <ul><li>5+ years of experience in a testing environment </li><li>Hands-on experience with testing equipment and procedures </li><li>Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and test protocols </li><li>Ability to adapt approach when encountering problems which are varied </li><li>Ability to fact find in order to fully understand the issue and consider the most appropriate response </li><li>Ability to work independently receiving little instruction on daily work </li><li>Demonstrated ability to deliver quality and timely work </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills </li><li>Proficiency in instrumentation and data logging /reporting software </li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork abilities </li></ul> <div><div>What we want you to bring to the team:    <ul><li>Associates degree in engineering, electronics, or a related field (or equivalent experience) </li><li>7+ years of experience in a testing environment </li><li>Ability to determine methods and procedures on new assignment with little guidance </li><li>Ability to work on problems which are varied and non-routine </li><li>Experience in mineral processing, steel making or related industries </li><li>Ability to up-skill new team members </li></ul>  Compensation:   <ul><li>The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $29-$32 an hour and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  </li></ul>Benefits For You:  <ul><li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans </li><li>$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) </li></ul> Benefits For Your Family:  <ul><li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans </li><li>12 weeks of paid parental leave </li></ul> Benefits For Your Future:  <ul><li>401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one  </li><li>Eligibility for incentive stock options </li></ul> If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at <a href="mailto:careers@electra.com">careers@electra.com</a>—we’re here to help.</div></div>

Electra is decarbonizing iron and steelmaking to eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry. With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.

Test Technician

Who we are:&nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp;What you will do:&nbsp; Electra is seeking a skilled Test Technician to support process development and deployment. This role involves conducting tests, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring diverse test systems meet performance, including reliability, standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, data analysis skills, and a problem-solving mindset.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Perform diagnostic tests and evaluate electrical/mechanical/fluidic systems to ensure compliance with specifications.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to be effective in a dynamic research environment where attention to detail, responding to change, and dealing with ambiguity are essential.&nbsp;</li><li>Set up and operate testing equipment, tools, and instrumentation.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong understanding of test data, ability to interpret, and prepare presentation materials.&nbsp;</li><li>Uses data, technical proficiency and problem-solving tools to advance testing and application of tests to improve processes.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist engineering teams with troubleshooting and identifying root causes of failures.&nbsp;</li><li>Works with engineering teams to set appropriate specifications, standards or best practices.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to refine testing procedures and improve quality.&nbsp;</li><li>Support prototype development, validation, and verification processes&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in commissioning and troubleshooting new equipment&nbsp;</li><li>Execute standard operating procedures&nbsp;</li><li>Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures&nbsp;</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What we need you to bring to the team:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>5+ years of experience in a testing environment&nbsp;</li><li>Hands-on experience with testing equipment and procedures&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and test protocols&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to adapt approach when encountering problems which are varied&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to fact find in order to fully understand the issue and consider the most appropriate response&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work independently receiving little instruction on daily work&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to deliver quality and timely work&nbsp;</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in instrumentation and data logging /reporting software&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork abilities&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<div><div>What we want you to bring to the team:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Associates degree in engineering, electronics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)&nbsp;</li><li>7+ years of experience in a testing environment&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to determine methods and procedures on new assignment with little guidance&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work on problems which are varied and non-routine&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in mineral processing, steel making or related industries&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to up-skill new team members&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;Compensation:&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $29-$32 an hour and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Benefits For You: &nbsp;<ul><li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans&nbsp;</li><li>$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions&nbsp;(health savings account)&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Benefits For Your Family: &nbsp;<ul><li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans&nbsp;</li><li>12 weeks of paid parental leave&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Benefits For Your Future:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Eligibility for incentive stock options&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@electra.com">careers@electra.com</a>—we’re here to help.</div></div>&nbsp;

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