Remora is hiring a Principal Process Engineer who will help scale up novel carbon dioxide separation processes from lab-scale cycle testing to our full-scale system. This role will work closely with members of the Research team who specialize in adsorbent synthesis, lab-scale sorption analysis, lab-scale cycle testing, and process modeling. This role will also work closely with members of the Engineering team who design the full-scale system.
We’re a 50-person climate tech startup based in Detroit, MI. We're building a device that captures a semi-truck’s carbon emissions directly from the tailpipe. We'll sell the CO2 to end-users, and share that revenue with our customers, so our device will create a new revenue stream while reducing their emissions.
We've signed up some of the largest companies in the world to pilot our technology, including iconic multibillion-dollar brands, top trucking companies, and some of the most recognizable Fortune 100 companies. We’ve raised multiple rounds of funding from top investors like Lowercarbon Capital, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and Valor Equity Partners.
Responsibilities:
- Design full-scale beds for novel carbon dioxide separation processes in partnership with our mechanical engineering team, including adsorbent structuring, bed sizing, bed pressurization, and valving for complex cycles
- Lead the scale-up of novel carbon dioxide separation processes from lab-scale cycle testing to a full-scale system, including troubleshooting and optimization.
- Design novel carbon dioxide separation processes in partnership with our adsorbent characterization team and process modeling team.
- Simulate full-scale beds in partnership with our CFD and process modeling teams.
- Determine process parameters for input into the design of other sub-systems, particularly feed pressurization, vacuum, CO2 pressurization, and CO2 storage.
Requirements:
- Advanced degrees or professional experience in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
- 15+ years of industrial gas separation experience
- 5+ years of R&D experience working on first-of-its-kind, complex gas separation processes with short timelines and limited resources
- Significant experience with adsorption, solid porous adsorbents, and PVSA/TSA cycles
- Experience designing beds for PVSA or TSA gas separation systems in multiple projects
- Experience scaling gas separation processes from lab scale to pilot and commercial production
- Experience moving quickly and making decisions with significant uncertainty
- Unusually strong leadership, communication, ownership, and strategic thinking
Nice to Have:
- Experience designing novel gas separation processes, and with process intensification
- Experience with a wide range of bed sizes and applications
- Experience with carbon dioxide separation
- Experience with process modeling and CFD simulation
- Experience with vacuum and compression systems
- Experience with adsorbent characterization (e.g. volumetric or gravimetric sorption analysis, breakthrough testing, cycle testing)
Here’s what we value:
- Mission First: We are laser-focused on our mission. We have chosen to take on the defining challenge of our time, and we don’t shy away from the hard decisions required to put our mission first, no matter how tough. The world needs our technology and it won’t happen any time soon if we don’t make it happen. We are a low-ego team, and we prioritize the mission over our self-interest. We think strategically with an eye to the long term, and we clearly separate what must be done well now, and what can be improved later, despite ambiguity.
- Burning Urgency: Our hard-core intensity and work ethic match the crisis we’re in. We have a strong bias toward action, and we execute with focus and speed. In the absence of guidance, we take charge, lead our teammates, and accomplish our goals. We aren’t afraid to change course when something isn’t working, and we find solutions even when it seems like there are none. We are cool under pressure, and our quiet determination and drive are unwavering. We relentlessly push ourselves and each other to improve. We don’t accept adequate performance. Excellence is the expectation. Many would say our standards are unreasonably high, and many would say our goals are unreasonably bold, but we are hungry to be exceptional. We will never give up, no matter what. If we get knocked down, we get back up, every time. We will not fail.
- Uncompromising Honesty: We are always honest with ourselves, our teammates, our customers, our investors, our suppliers, our communities, and all of our partners, especially about what’s not going well and what we don’t know. When we see issues, risks, or challenges, we speak up, and when we make mistakes, we admit them proactively and take full accountability. We challenge others directly when we disagree, even when it’s uncomfortable, and we seek this uncompromising honesty from others.
- Treat People Exceptionally Well: We care intensely about everyone who is on this mission with us, and our standard is exceptional respect for our teammates, partners, and communities. Teammates who bring different perspectives and backgrounds are essential to our success, and we empower everyone to share their voice. We listen to truly understand. We constantly encourage and help our teammates, and inspire each other with our enthusiasm and optimism.
- Joyful Curiosity: We love to learn, and we learn quickly. We explore the unknown with wonder and excitement. We reason from first principles. We generate original ideas with an open mind and test them quickly in the real world. We take risks and adapt as we discover more. We explore many ideas in parallel, and we don’t count on a silver bullet solution. We share our ideas freely with our teammates. We are skeptical about conventional wisdom, and we question every assumption and requirement. We are always looking for ways to simplify. We are rigorous and attentive to detail. We are eager to understand all aspects of our business and technology, and we contribute effectively outside our individual specialties. We never stop learning.
Logistics:
- Location: Wixom, MI
- Start date: Immediately
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary: $170,000
- Competitive Stock Options
- Healthcare (Aetna)
- Retirement (401k)
- Student loan assistance
- Three Weeks of paid time off
- Eleven Holidays off
- Dependent care assistance (childcare or eldercare)
- Parental leave
- Unlimited sick and compassionate leave
- Employee development and coaching
- Office setup (remote) or relocation (in-person) stipend
Climate change disproportionately impacts communities of color, so we’re looking for candidates deeply committed to reducing emissions and to racial justice. People who identify as Black, Indigenous, person of color, female, non-binary, trans, gender non-conforming, or any other identity underrepresented in startups are especially encouraged to apply.
Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to think they are qualified for a position after reading a list of requirements like the one above. If you are worried that you are not qualified, please apply anyway! We’re most excited to work with people who learn quickly and want to tackle the climate crisis.
