Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Pyrometallurgical Engineer

at Electra

🏢 About Electra

Electra is revolutionizing iron production with cutting-edge technology to accelerate electric vehicle adoption through a vast European charging network. Recognized by Time as one of the 'best Inventions of 2024' and backed by top-tier investors, the company combines heavy industry transformation with environmental impact, making it ideal for engineers who want to reshape traditional processes for a cleaner world.

About This Role

As a Senior Pyrometallurgical Engineer, you'll lead the scale-up of pyrometallurgical processing steps from lab to commercial plants for Electra's clean iron process. This involves designing experiments, selecting equipment, managing external trials, and using process simulation software—directly impacting the company's mission to decarbonize iron production.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve designing experiments for pyrometallurgical scale-up, analyzing data from process simulations, and coordinating with external partners on thermal trials. You could also review equipment specifications for pilot plants and collaborate with the Process Metallurgy team to optimize clean iron production steps.

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🎯 Who Electra Is Looking For

  • Has hands-on experience scaling pyrometallurgical processes from laboratory to pilot or commercial scale, with a track record in equipment selection and trial management.
  • Proficient in mass and energy balance modeling using process simulation software (e.g., HSC Chemistry, METSIM, or Aspen Plus) for pyrometallurgical applications.
  • Demonstrates project leadership in thermal processing trials, including evaluating equipment suitability and analyzing products in collaboration with external partners.
  • Is bold and driven, with a passion for innovating in heavy industry and aligning with Electra's mission to reduce carbon emissions in iron production.

📝 Tips for Applying to Electra

1

Highlight specific pyrometallurgical scale-up projects you've led, detailing equipment used and outcomes (e.g., furnace types, throughput increases).

2

Mention experience with process simulation software by name (e.g., HSC Chemistry) and describe how you've applied it to mass/energy balances.

3

Emphasize any work in clean tech or sustainable metallurgy, tying it to Electra's focus on decarbonizing iron production.

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Include examples of managing external trials or vendor collaborations, showing your ability to oversee large-scale thermal processing.

5

Tailor your resume to show progression from lab to pilot/commercial stages, as this role explicitly requires scaling up processes.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Express enthusiasm for Electra's mission to transform iron production with clean technology, referencing their 2024 awards and investor backing.", 'Detail a past project where you scaled a pyrometallurgical process, highlighting your role in experiment design and equipment selection.', 'Explain how your experience with process simulation software and external trial management aligns with the responsibilities listed.', "Connect your drive for innovation to Electra's rapid scaling and impact on electric vehicle adoption through cleaner iron."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Investigate Electra's clean iron process technology and any published patents or articles to understand their pyrometallurgical approach.
  • → Look into their investors and partnerships, as mentioned in the job description, to gauge their industry connections and growth trajectory.
  • → Review their charging network in Europe and how iron production ties into electric vehicle adoption, showing you understand their business model.
  • → Study their 2024 recognitions (Time, Fast Company) to reference in your application, demonstrating awareness of their innovation.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a pyrometallurgical scale-up project you led, including challenges in equipment sizing and how you overcame them.
2 How do you approach mass and energy balance modeling for a new thermal process? Discuss software tools you've used.
3 Share an experience managing an external trial for thermal processing, including how you evaluated equipment suitability.
4 What interests you about Electra's clean iron process, and how does your background align with decarbonizing heavy industry?
5 How would you design an experiment to test a pyrometallurgical step at pilot scale, considering safety and efficiency?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume without highlighting pyrometallurgical scale-up experience or process simulation software skills.
  • Failing to mention clean tech or sustainability in your application, as Electra focuses on environmental impact in heavy industry.
  • Overlooking the need for examples of external collaboration or trial management, which are key responsibilities in this role.

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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