Application Guide
How to Apply for Senior Mechanical Designer
at Electra
🏢 About Electra
Electra is revolutionizing heavy industry with cutting-edge technology, specifically focusing on cleaner iron production. Recognized by Time as one of the 'best Inventions of 2024' and backed by top-tier investors, the company offers the chance to work on transformative technology with real environmental impact in a rapidly scaling organization.
About This Role
As a Senior Mechanical Designer at Electra, you'll design and develop mechanical systems for pilot and industrial-scale iron production operations. This role involves creating cost-effective, robust systems using 3D modeling software and maintaining comprehensive documentation packages that directly support efficient plant performance and long service life.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves using 3D modeling software to design or improve industrial systems based on functional requirements, creating detailed CAD drawings for manufacturing, and maintaining documentation packages. You'll collaborate with engineering teams to ensure designs support efficient plant performance while using PDM systems to manage revisions and standard part libraries.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Electra Is Looking For
- Has extensive experience with 3D modeling software for industrial system design and plant layouts
- Demonstrates proficiency in creating and maintaining mechanical, process, instrumentation, and automation documentation packages
- Possesses strong skills in CAD for detailed assembly and component drawings for both in-house and vendor manufacturing
- Has experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems for design control, revision management, and standard part library creation
📝 Tips for Applying to Electra
Highlight specific experience with industrial-scale mechanical design, particularly for pilot or production facilities
Showcase projects where you've designed cost-effective mechanical systems that improved efficiency or extended service life
Mention specific 3D modeling software expertise and how you've used it for plant layout and system design
Include examples of creating comprehensive documentation packages that include mechanical, process, and instrumentation elements
Demonstrate your experience with PDM systems and how you've managed design revisions and part libraries
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your experience designing mechanical systems for industrial or pilot-scale operations', 'Specific examples of creating cost-effective designs that improved efficiency or longevity', 'How your 3D modeling and CAD skills have contributed to successful plant designs', 'Your approach to documentation and design control using PDM systems']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Electra's specific iron production technology and how it differs from traditional methods
- → The company's recognition by Time and Fast Company for their innovations
- → Their current pilot operations and plans for industrial-scale implementation
- → The investors backing Electra and their portfolio of industrial technology companies
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on automotive or consumer product design without highlighting industrial or plant design experience
- Not demonstrating specific experience with the documentation packages mentioned (mechanical, process, instrumentation, automation)
- Failing to show how you've used PDM systems for design control and revision management
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!