<div>We are Universe Energy, and we are the battery dismantling and repurposing company.Our mission is to scale battery reuse as the largest source of the next billion batteries. The world needs 2 billion batteries by 2050, but this comes at a huge cost to the planet, as we need to mine 30x more. We dismantle and sort used battery packs 7x faster and 50% cheaper than by hand using robotics, AI and sound for EV OEMs, battery makers and fleets. Once we dismantle 1000s of battery packs, we repurpose them into $4000 cheap grid batteries that are 20% cheaper than making new ones. Our vision is to become the leading maker of zero-impact batteries by building 1 million batteries/year by 2035. This will power a truly clean energy revolution at scale and reduce 6 Giga tons of CO2 by 2050. We are Universe Energy, and we make batteries eternal.</div>Job objective You will develop non-intrusive battery testing methods to obtain accurate State of Health data of battery packs, modules, and cells to reduce testing times by 90%. It provides accurate testing data next to tests results from electrical tests. You will perform material characterizations with Ultrasonic, X-ray, and CT-scanning equipment. Then you collect incoming signals, process the data and turn them into the battery health and value estimations. Using laser and plasma techniques, you will explore disassembly methods that can be integrated into the robotic system. You will run experiments to guide gases past batteries to discharge them directly to eliminate electrocution risk and make them ready for shipping. <h3>How you will contribute</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Design, develop, deploy, and maintain equipment to perform ultrasonic, X-ray &amp; CT-scan testing methods. Analyze, design, and execute testing on packs, modules and cells. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Design experimental configurations with hardware and software with vendors applied to health testing, discharging, and disassembly methods.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Develop new testing methods to analyze battery materials and their parameters, clarify fundamental mechanisms leading to cell and material degradation, and improve cell lifetime modeling.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Develop material characterizations of lithium-based battery cells with NMC, LFP, and NCA-based cathode chemistries. Correlate material properties to electrochemical cell test data.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Develop physical models, simulate them in software, and analyze data to arrive at scientific results. Develop test standards and troubleshoot diagnostic signals of non-intrusive methods.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Scope new capabilities, select testing equipment, coordinate installation, and develop processes with vendors to deliver iterations on testing equipment.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Deliver insights from applied research to the engineering and business teams to turn them into products and systems.</li></ul><h3>The skills &amp; experience that you bring</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">At least an M.Sc. in Chemistry, Material Science, Physics, Electronics, Energy, Nuclear Energy, or Aerospace.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Expertise in applied physics to laser, plasma, heat, signals, wave, and high-energy electronics.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Strong fundamentals in materials science, expertise in theory, and application of electrochemistry. Experience with battery materials and cell development.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs led scientific investigations and ran applied research projects with analytical and experimental work and turned them into products.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs practical experience in research environments using ultrasonic, X-ray, and CT-scan devices and related signal processing.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs hands-on experience in applied research environments using lasers, plasmas, and welding techniques and their thermal phenomena.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ years using nitrogen and carbon-dioxide gases in environments like fusion, cryogenic lab, and greenhouse environments</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills including written and oral technical presentations.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Fluent communication to interface with engineering and product-oriented team members to turn research into technology.</li></ul><h3>How to hit a homerun</h3><ul><li>Experience working on batteries, cryogenic systems, and medical imaging equipment.</li><li>Experience in similarly integrated systems like nuclear fusion or aerospace machinery.</li></ul><div><div>Reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@universeenergy.ai">careers@universeenergy.ai </a>for questions, comments and/or feedback before applying.</div></div>

Revolutionizing battery reuse with intelligent robotics to scale affordable grid storage and reduce carbon emissions.

Experimental Physicist

<div>We are Universe Energy, and we are the battery dismantling and repurposing company.Our mission is to scale battery reuse as the largest source of the next billion batteries. The world needs 2 billion batteries by 2050, but this comes at a huge cost to the planet, as we need to mine 30x more. We dismantle and sort used battery packs 7x faster and 50% cheaper than by hand using robotics, AI and sound for EV OEMs, battery makers and fleets. Once we dismantle 1000s of battery packs, we repurpose them into $4000 cheap grid batteries that are 20% cheaper than making new ones. Our vision is to become the leading maker of zero-impact batteries by building 1 million batteries/year by 2035. This will power a truly clean energy revolution at scale and reduce 6 Giga tons of CO2 by 2050. We are Universe Energy, and we make batteries eternal.</div><h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> Job objective </h3>You will help shape go-to-market strategy and analyze scenarios for sourcing used batteries from suppliers and selling them to end-users as grid batteries. It entails developing financial &amp; economic models for battery manufacturers, repurposers, and recyclers. You will shape customer profiles, quantify pain points and grow funnels in grid storage, EV car makers, and recyclers. You help craft scenarios to define products and business models based on available battery volumes, grid storage pricing, and critical materials markets. You will track development in the state-of-the-art of battery models, architectures, and cells. You will work closely with the Head of Business Development and cofounding team on go-to-market strategy, business development, and ramping up operations. It is your opportunity to make the leap into a climate-tech startup and the battery industry with impact from day one.<h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> </h3><h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">How you will contribute</h3><ul style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Perform strategy analyses to define the go-to-market strategy, run value chain analyses, quantify business models and size markets for testing batteries, repurposing used batteries, and reselling raw materials.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Quantify the supply side for sourcing used batteries and demand for reselling batteries and materials. Provide support in interviewing suppliers, customers and partners in the value chain.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Run financial models and size markets of battery manufacturers, recyclers, and raw material refiners. Build pricing and cost models of used batteries, recycling operations, and critical materials.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Integrate and synthesize databases about mineral supply &amp; demand, battery pack capacity &amp; pricing, and end-of-first-life volumes.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Model environmental impact in energy, CO2, and fresh water in mining, processing, producing, and shipping batteries. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Analyze macroeconomic trends, regulations, and grant programs in the EU &amp; US markets on energy markets, raw materials, and battery demand.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Perform competitive landscaping of technologies, markets, and research groups in battery reuse and recycling. Track battery designs, volumes, and manufacturers for types, cells, and architectures. </li></ul><h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">The skills &amp; experience that you bring</h3><ul style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">At least a B.Sc. in physics, engineering, mathematics, economics, or finance.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">MBA program or M.Sc. in business, quantitative economics, finance, or operations.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">2-3 yrs Experience in Strategy consultancy experience applied to product development, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain domains.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">2-3 rs experience in business or operational roles within high-growth startups or scale-ups in climate-tech, battery &amp; EV space, supply chains &amp; automation/manufacturing.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">2-3 yrs Experience in building analytical models in Excel, SQL, and Python to run scenarios and build financial models while processing large amounts of raw data.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">2-3 yrs Experience in financial modeling, cash flow projections, unit economics, market sizing, value chain analyses, and impact analyses.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Fluent in presenting data and insight in compelling slide decks to communicate the main findings. Verbally strong in reasoning towards best solutions based on first principles and latest data.</li></ul> <h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">How to hit a homerun</h3><ul style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Exposure to battery manufacturing, automation, or operational environments.</li></ul> <div><div>Reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@universeenergy.ai">careers@universeenergy.ai </a>for questions, comments and/or feedback before applying.</div></div>

Business Associate

<div>We are Universe Energy, and we are the battery dismantling and repurposing company.Our mission is to scale battery reuse as the largest source of the next billion batteries. The world needs 2 billion batteries by 2050, but this comes at a huge cost to the planet, as we need to mine 30x more. We dismantle and sort used battery packs 7x faster and 50% cheaper than by hand using robotics, AI and sound for EV OEMs, battery makers and fleets. Once we dismantle 1000s of battery packs, we repurpose them into $4000 cheap grid batteries that are 20% cheaper than making new ones. Our vision is to become the leading maker of zero-impact batteries by building 1 million batteries/year by 2035. This will power a truly clean energy revolution at scale and reduce 6 Giga tons of CO2 by 2050. We are Universe Energy, and we make batteries eternal.</div>Job objective You will scale the supply of batteries by running operations to ship, dismantle, and test batteries. You manage vendor partnerships to source hardware &amp; software and coordinate with logistics companies to get the batteries from suppliers' premises to Los Angeles facilities. You are well-versed in operating complex value chains such as the battery, EV &amp; automation. You're excited to start from a blank slate and use first principles to design the first battery dismantling &amp; repurposing facility. As a jack of all trades, you have a strong strategic sense, a keen analytical mind, and operational hustle. You have grown operations teams before, you make sure factory operations are realized at the right pace and you do whatever it takes to make operations run smoothly.<h3>How you will contribute</h3><ul style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Source batteries from OEMs, services centers, and dismantlers to ship batteries, store them safely, and deploy testing and dismantling processes.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Craft operational roadmap, set goals &amp; OKRs, and make execution plans. Manage these with agile project management methods for teams to be aligned. Oversee smooth execution of high-impact projects</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Operationalize office, lab, and warehouse spaces. Select facilities, file permitting, and decide on logistics partners to process battery volumes. File permit documentation, agree on insurance and ensure safe practices.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Drive the pilot, process, and facility planning from process design, and permit documentation up to design of the battery repurposing plant. Run pilot operations with bringing dismantling and testing machines to customers. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Establish partnerships to set up pilot programs in robotics, battery testing, and the development of battery management systems. Identify, develop, negotiate, and manage vendors and suppliers. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Ramp up production of repurposed grid batteries by constructing and developing factories. Develop battery repurposing processes, grid battery integrations, and BMS development for first batches of batteries.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Build and manage financial models such as cash flow statements, balance sheets, and fundraising scenarios to project manufacturing capacity and estimate factory budgets.</li></ul><h3>The skills &amp; experience that you bring</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">At least a B.Sc. in Physics, engineering, or science study. Preferably completed an M.Sc. program in operations, manufacturing, automation, or supply chain management. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 years of experience in strategic, analytical, product, and/or operational fields in a high-growth startup environment.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs experience engineering experience in developing battery and/or automation systems from early development to mass production stage.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs experience in manufacturing complex hardware to scale processes from early-product to high-volume in battery, electric vehicle, and automation industry or equivalent industry.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">+3 experience in managing supply chains by sourcing vendors and negotiating supply contracts; demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">+3 yrs experience in program management while comfortable navigating ambiguous situations, and working across teams &amp; external stakeholders.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Highly organized, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and broad strategic business knowledge. Experience with data analysis and budget management with a focus on operations &amp; manufacturing.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Bias towards action and impact with emotional intelligence to switch contexts between stakeholders. Comfortable working in a fasting-moving and high-growth environment.</li></ul><h3>How to hit a homerun</h3><ul><li>Experience in a high-growth startup and/or technology company as VP of Manufacturing or Operations.</li><li>Experience with SQL or a willingness/aptitude to develop and run data-models.</li></ul><div><div>Reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@universeenergy.ai">careers@universeenergy.ai </a>for questions, comments and/or feedback before applying.</div></div>

Head of Operations

<div>We are Universe Energy, and we are the battery dismantling and repurposing company.Our mission is to scale battery reuse as the largest source of the next billion batteries. The world needs 2 billion batteries by 2050, but this comes at a huge cost to the planet, as we need to mine 30x more. We dismantle and sort used battery packs 7x faster and 50% cheaper than by hand using robotics, AI and sound for EV OEMs, battery makers and fleets. Once we dismantle 1000s of battery packs, we repurpose them into $4000 cheap grid batteries that are 20% cheaper than making new ones. Our vision is to become the leading maker of zero-impact batteries by building 1 million batteries/year by 2035. This will power a truly clean energy revolution at scale and reduce 6 Giga tons of CO2 by 2050. We are Universe Energy, and we make batteries eternal.</div><h3 style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> Job objective </h3>You will connect to customers and suppliers to source used batteries from EV OEMs and deploy repurposed batteries to grid projects. You will first ramp up the supply of used batteries from EV OEMs, fleet operators, battery OEMs, and local service centers. Then, you will deliver repurposed batteries to grid storage developers, data centers, microgrids, and commercial buildings. You're great at driving sales and partnerships from the first conversation to define pilot contracts, and then shape long-term volume contracts. The starting point is working closely with customer teams and their engineers to shape pilot programs. You're excited to analyze, experiment, and validate value chains, propose strategic positioning, shape customer profiles, and synthesize into go-to-market strategy while experimenting with business models.To support grant programs and fundraising campaigns, you will also write grant applications, run financial models, and shape regulations to scale battery reuse.<h3 style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">How you will contribute </h3><ul style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">You are a contagious evangelist of the Universe Energy mission, you love to write compelling stories, bring customer presentations with panache, and you are a very empathetic listener to understand the customer's needs.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Operationalize go-to-market strategies by shaping customer profiles and list target accounts. Perform market, economics, and value chain analyses of supply and demand for battery repurposing. Validate commercial assumptions, strategies, and operational plans.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Source customer and partnership leads, moving customer meetings forward, and negotiating contracts. Understand the organization chart, and function of each contact, especially the decision-makers of the customers and its teams. Shape pilot programs with OEM and grid storage partners. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Drive the sales cycle by generating leads, learning customer requirements, delivering value propositions, presenting product proposals, running contract negotiations, and closing deals. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Obsess over understanding the customer. Learn product roadmaps, operational requirements, and tradeoffs for make-buy decisions. Work closely with the customer through direct virtual and async communication and visit them regularly.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Write business plans, technology roadmaps, and operational plans for grant applications, and fundraising documents.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Model financial scenarios, strategic value chains, and business models with pricing. Map regulatory trends and propose the implementation of new regulations to scale battery reuse. </li></ul><h3 style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">The skills &amp; experience that you bring </h3><ul style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">At least a B.Sc. in Physics, engineering, or science study. Preferably completed an M.Sc. program in business, economics, or finance. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Successfully closed multiple B2B product contracts from customer intro to volume contracts from low to high volumes.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 years as a business development, sales, partnership, and/or account management leader, in externally facing roles and with international partners.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 years experience in crafting go-to-market strategy, developing customer profiles, sourcing potential customers, and performing targeted outreach to generate leads. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Driven sales cycle from value confirmation, and value proposal presentation up to closing contracts from early pilot to high-volume programs for battery and/or automation products.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Deep understanding of the battery, EV OEM, and grid storage supply chain. Strong network within at least one US EV OEM and or European OEM and grid storage developer.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Highly effective collaborator, having successfully worked with a diverse range of people and partners to drive program progress, ensure alignment, and prioritize key initiatives.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Ability to guide conversations in the desired direction in any situation. Ability to stay firm, confident, and unrattled in challenging sales outreach, customer presentations, pricing negotiations, and contract closures.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Technical understanding of batteries, robotics, and EVs is preferred. Communicate fluently in English and German. </li></ul><h3 style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">How to hit a homerun </h3><ul style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Experience in battery, electric vehicle, and automation industry or similar. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Technical understanding of batteries, robotics, and EVs.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Experience in a high-growth startup and/or technology startup.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Willingness to travel internationally to battery, grid, and EV conferences.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Fluency in German and Mandarin.</li></ul> <div><div>Reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@universeenergy.ai">careers@universeenergy.ai </a>for questions, comments and/or feedback before applying.</div></div>

Head of Business Development

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About Rondo&nbsp;Energy
Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years.
To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.
We are looking for an experienced, charismatic Project Originator to join our team to help us repower industrial heat at scale. In this role, you will have a huge impact on Rondo's success as you would work directly with customers to originate and develop Heat Battery projects from first call to definitive agreement.&nbsp;
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What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to):&nbsp;
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<li>Develop existing pipeline and originate new prospects.&nbsp; Own key accounts, driving repeat business and maintaining relationships throughout project lifecycle&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support the identification of target customer segment markets, market segment value propositions and product roadmap strategy&nbsp;</li>
<li>Qualify potential customers for product fit; understand the heating load, energy markets, renewables and evaluate ability to transact&nbsp;</li>
<li>Manage customer relationships, understand customer decision making processes and navigate the path to closed sales&nbsp;</li>
<li>Identify how Heat Batteries create value for stakeholders to develop the project scope and business relationships necessary to deliver turnkey project solutions for industrial facilities.&nbsp; This will require working closely with renewable developers, electric utilities, wholesale electricity market suppliers, EPC&rsquo;s, our application engineering team, our legal team, and our project finance team to structure projects and iterate on proposed solutions</li>
<li>Prepare customer presentation materials, perform some technical and financial analysis independently and work with the application engineering and project finance teams</li>
<li>Identify key commercial terms to compose MOU&rsquo;s, LOI&rsquo;s, and term sheets to support the path to definitive agreements</li>
<li>Present projects at internal approval meetings.</li>
<li>Conduct virtual and in-person meetings with potential customers and project partners - present at conferences, webinars, trade associations, etc.</li>
<li>Maintain your contacts and projects in CRM by advancing through deal stages and forecasting project size, close data, etc.</li>
<li>Support the development and implementation of Rondo&rsquo;s processes for project deal development, e.g. project information standards, document tracking, and risk review &nbsp;</li>
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What You Will Bring:&nbsp;
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<li>Experience with industrial sector business development and large capital equipment sales&nbsp;</li>
<li>Proven track record in lead creation, customer relationship nurturing through execution, and repeat sales - both independently and as part of a team</li>
<li>Fluency in structuring and negotiating commercial contracts, finding a deal&rsquo;s solution space that solves for the needs of the customer and the company</li>
<li>Experience with renewable project development, including structuring project financing</li>
<li>Experience with Commercial and Industrial micro-grid and combined heat and power projects</li>
<li>Familiarity with industrial sector energy procurement and energy as-a-service business models</li>
<li>Experience with Industrial energy efficiency project origination &nbsp;</li>
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What We Offer:
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<li>Comprehensive Medical Benefits</li>
<li>Dental &amp; Vision Benefits</li>
<li>Life Insurance and ADD</li>
<li>Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December</li>
<li>Flexible time off policy</li>
<li>401(k) plan with company match</li>
<li>Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!</li>
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This ideal locations for this role will be the San Francisco Bay Area or East Coast. It will require occasional travel to customer sites, domestic and global.&nbsp; The estimated current travel time is 10-20% but may grow as the business continues to evolve. &nbsp;The estimated annual salary range for this role is $160,000 to $200,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity and sales bonus. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience.&nbsp;
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Rondo Energy&nbsp;is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.
Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.
We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.
Note to Recruitment Agencies:&nbsp;Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted&nbsp;by any agency other than its approved partners.
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Revolutionize decarbonization with Rondo Heat Batteries: affordable, reliable, zero-carbon energy to tackle global CO

Director of Project Origination

About Rondo Energy  Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years.  To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high-temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method. As the Director of Safety, you will spearhead the growth of our safety program at Rondo. Collaborating with cross-functional teams - including Project Delivery, R&amp;D, and Engineering - you will ensure the highest standards of safety across our now global operations. Your leadership will be instrumental in supporting our fast-paced technological progress while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years!    What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to):  <ul><li>Cultivate a Safety-First Culture: Lead internal communications and training initiatives to instill a robust safety culture throughout the organization</li><li>Develop and implement a comprehensive EHS system: Create, implement, and enhance the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program, building upon existing procedures </li><li>Team Leadership: Build and manage a team of global and site EHS professionals to ensure effective implementation of safety programs at project sites (construction, operation, maintenance) and manufacturing sites </li><li>Incident Response and Learning: Lead incident response efforts. Conduct thorough investigations (e.g. 5WHY, RCA) delving into system and cultural causes </li><li>Data-Driven Reporting: Develop programs to track and enforce action close-out with key dashboards for senior managements on leading-lagging indicators of safety</li><li>Collaboration with cross-functional teams: Collaborate with Project Delivery, R&amp;D, Engineering, and Facilities teams to integrate safety measures seamlessly into operations such as participating in design review process to provide design-for-safety recommendations </li></ul> What You Will Bring:  <ul><li>At least 15 years of EHS experience, preferably in a construction projects or manufacturing environment, demonstrating leadership managing EHS teams </li><li>A track record of success designing &amp; executing safety processes (from identification to action close-out) across organizations and projects </li><li>Ability to lead investigations using state-of-the art approaches such as Causal Learning, Root Cause Analysis, and other methods of incident investigation  </li><li>Deep knowledge of federal and state safety laws and standards  </li><li>Familiarity with process safety topics such as Design-for-Safety, instrumented protection, and HAZID / HAZOP processes </li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization  </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address safety challenges creatively and proactively </li><li>This role requires up to 20% travel. </li></ul>What We Offer:  <ul><li>Comprehensive Medical Benefits  </li><li>Dental &amp; Vision Benefits   </li><li>Life Insurance and ADD   </li><li>Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December  </li><li>Flexible time off policy </li><li>401(k) plan with company match </li><li>Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!  </li></ul> The annual salary range for this role is $170,000 - $250,000 - please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience. This role necessitates being on-site at our Alameda HQ. The role is eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity.  Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.   Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.  We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.    Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

Global Head of Safety

About Rondo Energy Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years. To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method. We are looking for a strong change leader and collaborator to take on the position of developing a global Project Delivery organization. The business is growing at a rapid pace and the key to success in Rondo Energy’s operating environment is a leader who has led within hyper-growth operating environments and understands what must be done to scale the business.  The Project Delivery organizations will lead the project from inception of the confirmed project award to delivery of the Product on the customer’s site. The organization will consist of Project Management, Field Assembly &amp; Construction, and Project Engineering. While this is a new role at Rondo, we expect this role to spend 40% building scalable processes, 40% implementing and executing our vision, and 20% creating new ideas. Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years!  Specific Deliverables by Category ((key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): Project Management:  <ul><li>Set up robust project management processes to deliver the Rondo Heat Battery projects on time and on budget</li><li>Lead complex projects involving innovative technology with multi-disciplinary &amp; multi-vendor engagements</li><li>Hire and train a world-class project management team with construction experience</li><li>Lead detailed Project budget management for each project</li><li>Continuous improvement feedback to the engineering organization to make the construction of the Rondo Heat Battery more efficient, faster, and cheaper</li><li>Project management from inception to delivery of finished working installation on customer site</li></ul>Project Engineering  <ul><li>Lead Project Engineering team that is responsible for all Balance of Plant work for each individual projects</li><li>Collaborate with the Product Engineering team to improve current products as well as implement new solutions/products</li><li>Multi-discipline team including construction engineers (structural etc), electrical and mechanical engineering</li><li>Drive creativity in constantly improving delivery/eng processes for greater predictability in cost &amp; schedule goals  </li></ul>Field Assembly &amp; Construction  <ul><li>In the first phase, lead an in-house field assembly &amp; construction team that will oversee assembly and construction in the field</li><li>Create and document assembly and construction handbook for all aspects of the Rondo Heat Battery construction</li><li>Design and improve on tools, fixtures, and assembly/construction methodologies for field work</li><li>For the longer term start establishing global EPC partners for Field Assembly work globally with priority in Northern Europe, Germany, and Australia</li></ul> What You Will Bring: <ul><li>10+ years experience in senior level Project Management, Operations, and/or Construction management roles (GM/VP of Operations)  </li><li>Ability to scale up an organization while effectively building staff capacity  </li><li>Self-motivated/directed—enjoys working hard and looking for challenges; able to act and react, as necessary, even if limited information is available; not hesitant to lead through difficult situations; can take unpopular stands when necessary while thriving via collaboration</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process management skills</li><li>Participative and hands-on management type. Expert business acumen and analytical skills</li><li>A love for building, executing, and handling multiple priorities at once</li><li>Excellent judgment with the ability to make decisions quickly in an organized, and detailed manner</li><li>A curious mind with a love of continual learning, collaborating, and working independently </li><li>Desire to work in a fast and dynamic, people-first environment </li><li>Highly desirable to have experience in the renewable energy field such as solar/wind/storage projects </li><li>Ideal candidate has experience working in both large established companies as well as new startups </li><li>Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or similar advanced degree preferred - equivalent work experience considered</li></ul> What We Offer: <ul><li>Comprehensive Medical Benefits </li><li>Dental &amp; Vision Benefits  </li><li>Life Insurance and ADD  </li><li>Up to 12 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December </li><li>Flexible time off policy </li><li>401(k) plan with company match </li><li>Cell Phone Reimbursement </li><li>Catered Lunches on Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays </li><li>Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views! </li></ul>It's preferred that this role would be based out of Alameda CA, or Houston TX. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $250,000 - $375,000 + generous bonus +  equity + the excellent benefits listed above. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience. Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

Global Head of Delivery

About Rondo Energy Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years. To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method. We are looking for a strong change leader and collaborator to take on the position of developing a global Project Delivery organization. The business is growing at a rapid pace and the key to success in Rondo Energy’s operating environment is a leader who has led within hyper-growth operating environments and understands what must be done to scale the business.  The Project Delivery organizations will lead the project from inception of the confirmed project award to delivery of the Product on the customer’s site. The organization will consist of Project Management, Field Assembly &amp; Construction, and Project Engineering. While this is a new role at Rondo, we expect this role to spend 40% building scalable processes, 40% implementing and executing our vision, and 20% creating new ideas. Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years!  Specific Deliverables by Category ((key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): Project Management:  <ul><li>Set up robust project management processes to deliver the Rondo Heat Battery projects on time and on budget</li><li>Lead complex projects involving innovative technology with multi-disciplinary &amp; multi-vendor engagements</li><li>Hire and train a world-class project management team with construction experience</li><li>Lead detailed Project budget management for each project</li><li>Continuous improvement feedback to the engineering organization to make the construction of the Rondo Heat Battery more efficient, faster, and cheaper</li><li>Project management from inception to delivery of finished working installation on customer site</li></ul>Project Engineering  <ul><li>Lead Project Engineering team that is responsible for all Balance of Plant work for each individual projects</li><li>Collaborate with the Product Engineering team to improve current products as well as implement new solutions/products</li><li>Multi-discipline team including construction engineers (structural etc), electrical and mechanical engineering</li><li>Drive creativity in constantly improving delivery/eng processes for greater predictability in cost &amp; schedule goals  </li></ul>Field Assembly &amp; Construction  <ul><li>In the first phase, lead an in-house field assembly &amp; construction team that will oversee assembly and construction in the field</li><li>Create and document assembly and construction handbook for all aspects of the Rondo Heat Battery construction</li><li>Design and improve on tools, fixtures, and assembly/construction methodologies for field work</li><li>For the longer term start establishing global EPC partners for Field Assembly work globally with priority in Northern Europe, Germany, and Australia</li></ul> What You Will Bring: <ul><li>10+ years experience in senior level Project Management, Operations, and/or Construction management roles (GM/VP of Operations)  </li><li>Ability to scale up an organization while effectively building staff capacity  </li><li>Self-motivated/directed—enjoys working hard and looking for challenges; able to act and react, as necessary, even if limited information is available; not hesitant to lead through difficult situations; can take unpopular stands when necessary while thriving via collaboration</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process management skills</li><li>Participative and hands-on management type. Expert business acumen and analytical skills</li><li>A love for building, executing, and handling multiple priorities at once</li><li>Excellent judgment with the ability to make decisions quickly in an organized, and detailed manner</li><li>A curious mind with a love of continual learning, collaborating, and working independently </li><li>Desire to work in a fast and dynamic, people-first environment </li><li>Highly desirable to have experience in the renewable energy field such as solar/wind/storage projects </li><li>Ideal candidate has experience working in both large established companies as well as new startups </li><li>Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or similar advanced degree preferred - equivalent work experience considered</li></ul> What We Offer: <ul><li>Comprehensive Medical Benefits </li><li>Dental &amp; Vision Benefits  </li><li>Life Insurance and ADD  </li><li>Up to 12 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December </li><li>Flexible time off policy </li><li>401(k) plan with company match </li><li>Cell Phone Reimbursement </li><li>An opportunity to make a huge positive impact on the planet</li></ul>It's preferred that this role would be based out of Alameda CA, or Houston TX. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $250,000 - $375,000 + generous bonus +  equity + the excellent benefits listed above. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience. Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

About Rondo EnergyRondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years.To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.We are looking for an experienced Thermal Engineer to join our dynamic team, dedicated to enhancing Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat transfer, and thermodynamics.Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years! What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to):<ul><li>Collaborate with the engineering team to understand project requirements and objective</li><li>Develop and implement thermal models using CFD simulations including steady-state and transient heat transfer and fluid flow to analyze various system components</li><li>Conduct comprehensive performance analyses to optimize thermal performance, efficiency, and reliability of existing and new products</li><li>Build 3D CAD models of RHB components using commercial CAD software packages</li><li>Assist in the validation of models through comparison with experimental data and field measurements</li><li>Generate detailed documentation of simulation results for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal modeling insights into the overall product design process</li><li>Contribute to the development and improvement of in-house tools for thermal analysis</li></ul> What You Will Bring:<ul><li>Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent industry experience</li><li>5+ years of experience, preferably in thermal design engineering and first-principles</li><li>Strong knowledge and understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, CFD, transport phenomena, and thermodynamics fundamentals</li><li>Fluency in SOLIDWORKS is a plus</li><li>Experience with commercial CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, or OpenFOAM</li><li>Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage time effectively</li></ul> Bonus Points!<ul><li>Ph.D. degree in mechanical or related field</li><li>Familiarity with programming languages for scripting</li><li>Experience working in one or more of the following is a plus: High temperature applications, Steam/Superheated Gas Processing Systems, Furnace Systems, Fluid/Chemical Process Systems, Industrial Systems</li></ul> What We Offer:<ul><li>Comprehensive Medical Benefits</li><li>Dental &amp; Vision Benefits</li><li>Life Insurance and ADD</li><li>Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December</li><li>Flexible time off policy</li><li>401(k) plan with company match</li><li>Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!</li></ul>This role necessitates being on-site at our Alameda, CA HQ or quarterly travel to Alameda. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $150,000 to $200,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience. Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

Staff Thermal Engineer

About Rondo EnergyRondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years.To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.We are looking for an experienced Thermal Engineer to join our dynamic team, dedicated to enhancing Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat transfer, and thermodynamics.Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years! What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to):<ul><li>Collaborate with the engineering team to understand project requirements and objective</li><li>Develop and implement thermal models using CFD simulations including steady-state and transient heat transfer and fluid flow to analyze various system components</li><li>Conduct comprehensive performance analyses to optimize thermal performance, efficiency, and reliability of existing and new products</li><li>Build 3D CAD models of RHB components using commercial CAD software packages</li><li>Assist in the validation of models through comparison with experimental data and field measurements</li><li>Generate detailed documentation of simulation results for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal modeling insights into the overall product design process</li><li>Contribute to the development and improvement of in-house tools for thermal analysis</li></ul> What You Will Bring:<ul><li>Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent industry experience</li><li>5+ years of experience, preferably in thermal design engineering and first-principles</li><li>Strong knowledge and understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, CFD, transport phenomena, and thermodynamics fundamentals</li><li>Fluency in SOLIDWORKS is a plus</li><li>Experience with commercial CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, or OpenFOAM</li><li>Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage time effectively</li></ul> Bonus Points!<ul><li>Ph.D. degree in mechanical or related field</li><li>Familiarity with programming languages for scripting</li><li>Experience working in one or more of the following is a plus: High temperature applications, Steam/Superheated Gas Processing Systems, Furnace Systems, Fluid/Chemical Process Systems, Industrial Systems</li></ul> What We Offer:<ul><li>Comprehensive Medical Benefits</li><li>Dental &amp; Vision Benefits</li><li>Life Insurance and ADD</li><li>Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December</li><li>Flexible time off policy</li><li>401(k) plan with company match</li><li>Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!</li></ul> This role necessitates being on-site at our Alameda CA HQ or in the Houston area with quarterly travel to Alameda. Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

About Rondo EnergyRondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years.To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented student to support our engineering team on the development and thermal analysis of Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat transfer, and thermodynamics, along with proficiency in computer programming languages.   What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): <ul><li>Collaborate with the engineering team to understand project requirements and objectives</li><li>Develop and implement thermal models using CFD simulations including steady-state and transient heat transfer and fluid flow to analyze various system components</li><li>Conduct comprehensive performance analyses to optimize thermal performance, efficiency, and reliability of existing and new products</li><li>Build 3D CAD models of RHB components using commercial CAD software packages</li><li>Assist in the validation of models through comparison with experimental data and field measurements</li><li>Generate detailed documentation of simulation results for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal modeling insights into the overall product design process</li><li>Contribute to the development and improvement of in-house tools for thermal analysis</li></ul> What You Will Bring: <ul><li>Bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. student of mechanical engineering, or a related field  </li><li>Strong knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and CFD </li><li>Fluency in SOLIDWORKS is a plus</li><li>Experience with CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, or OpenFOAM</li><li>Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail </li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills. </li><li>Ability to work independently and manage time effectively</li></ul> Bonus Points!  <ul><li>Familiarity with programming languages for scripting and data analysis (Python, C/C++, MATLAB). </li><li>Knowledge of thermal management systems in energy industry. </li><li>Previous internship or project experience in thermal modeling. </li></ul> The estimated pay range for this role is $35 - $45/hr. This role necessitates being on-site at our Alameda HQ most days, with some opportunity to travel to project sites. Start date can be somewhat flexible; we are targeting 8-10 weeks duration for this internship.Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

Thermal Modeling Intern

About Rondo Energy Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years. To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.We are looking for an experienced, customer-centric Staff Electrical Engineer to join our team and repower industrial heat at scale. This role will be responsible for all electrical design, testing and troubleshooting of customer projects, all of which will have a huge impact on the success of Rondo's Heat Batteries, and decarbonizing the world. Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years!  What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): <ul><li>Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of medium voltage devices and systems to design and implement effective medium voltage solutions for power distribution </li><li>Integrate various process sensors for tasks such as temperature measurement, power measurement etc. </li><li>Prioritize and implement safety measures in the design and execution of electrical systems that are safe, efficient and compliant with industry standards  </li><li>Create and interpret single line diagrams to facilitate efficient communication and documentation </li></ul>What You Will Bring: <ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering</li><li>10+ years of experience in MV electrical engineering </li><li>In-depth knowledge of medium voltage systems and components </li><li>Experience with different types of sensors to enhance system functionality </li><li>Expertise in working with different types of actuators to control and optimize electrical controlled systems </li><li>Deep understanding of high-power transformers and their integration into electrical systems </li><li>Familiarity with safety standards and protocols. </li><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. </li></ul>Bonus Points! <ul><li>Knowledge and experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). </li><li>Experience or knowledge of PV solar systems </li><li>Ability to use standard laboratory equipment (oscilloscope, multimeters, power meter, etc) </li></ul> What We Offer: <ul><li>Comprehensive Medical Benefits </li><li>Dental &amp; Vision Benefits  </li><li>Life Insurance and ADD  </li><li>Up to 12 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December </li><li>Flexible time off policy </li><li>401(k) plan with company match </li><li>Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views! </li></ul> This role is on-site in Alameda and necessitates being on-site at our Alameda HQ 5 days per week. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $173,000 to $210,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience.  Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.  Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.  Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

Staff Electrical Engineer

About Rondo Energy Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years. To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.   We are looking for an experienced, customer-centric Sr. Materials Scientist to join our team and repower industrial heat at scale. This role will lead and drive key projects to determine performance and reliability of core components within the heat batteries. Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years!   What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): <ul><li>Hands-on independent researcher: design, test, and analyze to understand and model product reliability, support manufacturing scale-up, and assist with R&amp;D projects for material qualification and integration into products.  </li><li>Test and validate material properties (thermal, physical, mechanical, chemical, other) for R&amp;D and QA/QC.  </li><li>Diagnose material failures and perform root cause analysis for core components, pilot deployments, and project sites.  </li><li>Lead and develop prototype and accelerated testing fixtures.  </li><li>Research and keep up to date with current literature, technical data sheets and supplier information. </li><li>Work with external vendors and labs to arrange for material and mechanical property measurements and testing.  </li><li>Assist with new vendor/supplier qualification for core components </li><li>Organize and prepare results for cross-functional presentations and design reviews.  </li><li>Generate detailed reports for key stakeholders (internal and external)  </li><li>Maintain laboratory and office space in safe and orderly condition and follow safety protocol. </li></ul>    What You Will Bring: <ul><li>Minimum: A BS degree chemistry, materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field is desired. </li><li>4-6 years of relevant experience in R&amp;D, engineering, or related field.  </li><li>Knowledge and experience in evaluation of material properties, durability characteristics, and testing standards is a plus. </li><li>Demonstrated experience of designing experimental test plans  </li><li>Proficient with MS Office Suite and data interpretation/manipulation </li><li>Hands-on approach to problem solving. </li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team with remote supervision to complete projects on schedule.</li><li>Able to work in a team environment. </li></ul>  Bonus Points! <ul><li>Experience in metallurgy, ceramics, or refractories is a plus </li></ul>  What We Offer: <ul><li>Comprehensive Medical Benefits </li><li>Dental &amp; Vision Benefits  </li><li>Life Insurance and ADD  </li><li>Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December </li><li>Flexible time off policy </li><li>401(k) plan with company match </li><li>Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views! </li></ul>  This role is on-site Alameda and necessitates being on-site at our Alameda HQ 3-5 days per week. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $130,000 to $165,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience.   Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.  Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.  Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

Senior Materials Scientist

About Rondo Energy Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years. To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method. We are looking for an experienced Process Modeling Engineer to join our dynamic team. By focusing on driving process modeling and system analysis through advanced thermal analysis, process simulation, and seamless integration of high-temperature heat into diverse industrial processes, this role will make a huge impact by enhancing Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) Systems across the globe.  Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years!  What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): <ul><li>Lead the development of complex system models that incorporate the operational theories of mechanical, thermal, control, and electrical engineering, within custom software environments </li><li>Conduct comprehensive performance analyses of heat batteries using data collected from prototypes and ongoing system operations </li><li>Address and document solutions to system challenges, covering aspects like thermal load integration, equipment type and sizing, control philosophy, and instrumentation requirements </li><li>Drive technical evaluations and sensitivity analyses, particularly in areas concerning system performance, reliability, and efficiency </li><li>Collaborate with the engineering team to execute end-to-end analyses, including data requirement gathering, data processing, and system modeling </li><li>Proficiently identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns within complex datasets and translate the insights into visually compelling dashboards and reports </li></ul>  What You Will Bring: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, or equivalent industry experience </li><li>5+ years of experience, preferably in process modeling, system design engineering, and first-principles </li><li>Strong knowledge and understanding of heat transfer, transport phenomena, and thermodynamics fundamentals. </li><li>Expert knowledge of process modeling software such as Aspen Plus or similar tools for process modeling. </li><li>Knowledge of common programming languages (Python, C/C++, SQL, VBA, EES, etc.) for writing efficient queries, data manipulation, and analysis. </li><li>Adaptability to a start-up environment; capability to independently define broad problems, seek/evaluate solution methods, and develop own tasks and timelines. </li><li>Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills. </li></ul> Bonus Points! <ul><li>Master’s or Ph.D. degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or related field </li><li>Experience working with time-series sensor data to perform robust process modeling. </li><li>Working knowledge of Simulink, MATLAB, and/or FEA / CFD modeling tools. </li><li>Experience working in one or more of the following is a plus: Steam/Superheated Gas Processing Systems, Furnace Systems, Fluid/Chemical Process Systems, Industrial Systems </li><li>Prior experience in producing process deliverables, such as process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&amp;IDs), and functional specifications for thermal hardware. </li></ul> What We Offer: <ul><li>Comprehensive Medical Benefits </li><li>Dental &amp; Vision Benefits  </li><li>Life Insurance and ADD  </li><li>Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December </li><li>Flexible time off policy </li><li>401(k) plan with company match </li><li>Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views! </li></ul> This necessitates being on-site at our Alameda HQ or in Houston, TX. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $140,000 to $180,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience. Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.  Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.  Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

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