Engineer

Engineer

**Date:** 11 Apr **Written By:** Developer Expert **Location:** On site Oakland CA United States **Job Type:** Full time **Salary:** $75,000 - $85,000 annually

About Us

Aepnus is a leading U.S. based climate tech startup. We're fortunate to be backed by some of the biggest names in climate venture capital - Lowercarbon Capital, Voyager. We are developing technologies to enable electrified sustainable domestic production of critical materials. Our first goal: Regenerating chemical waste produced by the battery sector into valuable commodity chemicals. Our long-term goal is to expand our electrolysis platform to produce all kinds of industrial chemicals, driving a 50Mt annual reduction in global greenhouse emissions by 2030. The challenges ahead are big, but so is the chance to make an impact. We're assembling an all-star team of visionaries and problem solvers to decarbonize the chemicals industry. Join us.

About the Role

Aepnus Technology is looking for an intrinsically motivated junior-level Engineer to provide support in constructing, testing, and operating our pilot-scale electrochemical technologies. Operations will include startup, shutdown, monitoring, sampling, and data analysis. Selected candidates will, in partnership with the engineering team:

**Primary Responsibilities**

• Prepare reagents and handle chemical products at large scale.
• Assemble, test, and run diagnostics of pilot-scale electrochemical systems.
• Perform pilot-scale operation including startup, shutdown, monitoring, sampling, and data analysis.
• Summarize and share findings with the research team in written reports and slide presentations.
• Order chemicals, consumables, and replacement parts for the maintenance of the pilot system.
• Work with the mechanical engineering team to ensure appropriate orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

**Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience**:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in chemical or other relevant engineering disciplines.
• 1 year of independent research in a wet lab and understanding of general safety in a chemical lab environment.
• Demonstrated experience with electrochemical technologies such as batteries, fuel cells, electrolysis, and water treatment.
• Completion of a basic electrochemistry course is a plus.
• Proven experience with pilot or small-scale fluid systems.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals in the fields of transport and thermodynamics.
• Handy with tools commonly used in the machine shop, able to lift 35 pounds comfortably, and working knowledge of hardware, electrical, piping, etc.
• Proficient at handling large volumes of experimental data in Excel, Python, and/or MATLAB.
• Ability to work independently under dynamic environments and be a self-starter.

**Why Aepnus**:

• At Aepnus, you'll be surrounded by smart, driven people tackling the biggest challenges.
• Rapid growth and opportunity.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• An exciting, fast-paced environment.
• A culture of passion and possibility.

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*Aepnus Technology is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company.*