Electrical Engineer
about 2 years ago
Full time role
$110k-$125k/Year
San Francisco, CA, US
San Francisco, CA, US
Job Description
About Charm
Our mission is to reverse climate change and return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂. We convert waste biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into permanent, underground storage as carbon removal, or reform the bio-oil to produce syngas for fossil-free steel.
Last year, our carbon removal pathway took off with support from customers like Stripe, Shopify & Microsoft, and we deployed our first mobile pyrolyzer. In the next 18 months, we'll build and deploy the next pyrolyzer revision, demonstrate our fossil-free syngas pilot, substantially expand our operations in the Midwest and put more than 1,000 tonnes of CO₂e underground.
We're looking to expand our team of creative and hands-on engineers, fabricators, operators, and forward-thinking humans. We value psychological safety and collaboration. We take calculated risks and don't sweep mistakes under the rug; instead, we pin them to the wall and learn from them. We value that everyone’s unique backgrounds and perspectives shape their work. We encourage you to read our company values.
Come help us reverse climate change. Gigatons or bust!
Your responsibilities
Our Pyrolyzer and Gasifier consist of many different subsystems owned by different engineering teams. Each subsystem is going through design revisions, and need test stands and control equipment. Your first task will be to own the electrical design for our cold-flow condenser test stand so we can experiment with spraying and pumping bio-oil. You'll collaborate with the subsystem team leader on the overall system design and critical interfaces. Control design, schematic documentation, panel layout, and harness routing will be important aspects of the project. Later on, you will have the opportunity to either iterate on this design, or integrate it into the system as a whole. Another key aspect of this job is hands-on work with the test team to improve and debug our existing pyrolyzer, Apatosaurus (he's a plant eating machine that makes oil!)
You would make a great addition to the team if:
· You solve problems with creativity and curiosity · You take high ownership of your work from end-to-end· You are eager to learn and teach others · You readily challenge your assumptions when faced with a difficult problem· You collaboratively seek out teammates for feedback and advice· You care deeply about our mission & the transition to a greener, more equitable future
Check out our instagram to see some shots of the team in action!
What We Offer
· Flexible hours & paid time off · Stock option compensation· Medical and dental insurance· Traditional and Roth 401k· Paid parental leave managed through Cocoon· Healthy snacks and lunches· A sweet workplace (Wait until you see our SF Minifactory!) with lots of space inside and out· A chance to pivot into a role in climate!
Visa Sponsorship Policy
Since we are a small startup, certain accommodations for visa sponsorship may not be within our capability. At this time, Charm Industrial is only sponsoring E3 and TN visas.
COVID-19
The nature of our work requires the vast majority of our team to be in-person full time. As the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved, we've continuously adapted our safety policy to keep our team safe and productive. Our current safety policy requires that anyone coming to the office must be vaccinated and wear a mask indoors. If you're invited to our office for an interview, you will be asked for proof of vaccination.
Our Commitment
Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer with a firm commitment to growing our team in an inclusive way, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. The consequences of climate change inherently affect some more than others, and we need a diverse team to help us save our little planet most effectively & justly. We are excited about all of those who choose to apply, and for those who end up joining us, to see how you better us as a team and company. We are more than the sum of our parts.
Our mission is to reverse climate change and return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂. We convert waste biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into permanent, underground storage as carbon removal, or reform the bio-oil to produce syngas for fossil-free steel.
Last year, our carbon removal pathway took off with support from customers like Stripe, Shopify & Microsoft, and we deployed our first mobile pyrolyzer. In the next 18 months, we'll build and deploy the next pyrolyzer revision, demonstrate our fossil-free syngas pilot, substantially expand our operations in the Midwest and put more than 1,000 tonnes of CO₂e underground.
We're looking to expand our team of creative and hands-on engineers, fabricators, operators, and forward-thinking humans. We value psychological safety and collaboration. We take calculated risks and don't sweep mistakes under the rug; instead, we pin them to the wall and learn from them. We value that everyone’s unique backgrounds and perspectives shape their work. We encourage you to read our company values.
Come help us reverse climate change. Gigatons or bust!
Your responsibilities
Our Pyrolyzer and Gasifier consist of many different subsystems owned by different engineering teams. Each subsystem is going through design revisions, and need test stands and control equipment. Your first task will be to own the electrical design for our cold-flow condenser test stand so we can experiment with spraying and pumping bio-oil. You'll collaborate with the subsystem team leader on the overall system design and critical interfaces. Control design, schematic documentation, panel layout, and harness routing will be important aspects of the project. Later on, you will have the opportunity to either iterate on this design, or integrate it into the system as a whole. Another key aspect of this job is hands-on work with the test team to improve and debug our existing pyrolyzer, Apatosaurus (he's a plant eating machine that makes oil!)
In this role, you'll bring:
- Proven and reoccurring success in electrical design.
- Experience with preparing electrical schematics and panel layout. We currently use Zuken.
- Experience designing, building, testing, and debugging electronics hardware.
- Proficiency with standard electronics laboratory tools.
- Keen eye for vetting/reading schematics and data sheets for components.
- Knowledge of safety requirements related to high power applications.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
These skills are a bonus:
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with power generation and power engineering.
- Experience with motors, motor controllers, and power electronics testing.
- Experience with wire harness routing and design.
- Experience with control architecture and PLCs.
You would make a great addition to the team if:
· You solve problems with creativity and curiosity · You take high ownership of your work from end-to-end· You are eager to learn and teach others · You readily challenge your assumptions when faced with a difficult problem· You collaboratively seek out teammates for feedback and advice· You care deeply about our mission & the transition to a greener, more equitable future
Check out our instagram to see some shots of the team in action!
What We Offer
· Flexible hours & paid time off · Stock option compensation· Medical and dental insurance· Traditional and Roth 401k· Paid parental leave managed through Cocoon· Healthy snacks and lunches· A sweet workplace (Wait until you see our SF Minifactory!) with lots of space inside and out· A chance to pivot into a role in climate!
Visa Sponsorship Policy
Since we are a small startup, certain accommodations for visa sponsorship may not be within our capability. At this time, Charm Industrial is only sponsoring E3 and TN visas.
COVID-19
The nature of our work requires the vast majority of our team to be in-person full time. As the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved, we've continuously adapted our safety policy to keep our team safe and productive. Our current safety policy requires that anyone coming to the office must be vaccinated and wear a mask indoors. If you're invited to our office for an interview, you will be asked for proof of vaccination.
Our Commitment
Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer with a firm commitment to growing our team in an inclusive way, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. The consequences of climate change inherently affect some more than others, and we need a diverse team to help us save our little planet most effectively & justly. We are excited about all of those who choose to apply, and for those who end up joining us, to see how you better us as a team and company. We are more than the sum of our parts.
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