Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Duranium

We’re working to produce the most profitable light-weight metals in the world, here in the US, and carbon neutrally. We’re doing this by leveraging existing chlorination and electrolytic technology, while designing a novel molten materials process that takes byproducts from the metal production process and creates critical feedstock and high value coproducts. We are located in Alameda and are building our pilot plant for operation in the Bay Area Q2 2026.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be working with a team of smart, creative people who are looking to disrupt legacy producers and change how the US thinks about material production. You will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on day one. This is a pivotal role within our team, where you will play a crucial part in advancing our first-of-its-kind technology to the next stage. If you are driven by innovation and eager to contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions, we encourage you to connect with us.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced mechanical engineer with expertise in high temperature systems to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing process equipment for our advanced metal refinement operations, with a particular focus on systems

handling molten materials. You will work cross-functionally alongside our CTO to design equipment, analyze performance, and improve functionality. In the near term you will be working on the design and delivery of the pilot plant and equipment supporting this endeavor.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test pilot systems to meet performance requirements
• Work collaboratively to design systems and equipment based on first principles
• Participate in component and equipment design reviews, fabricating and testing first-of-a-kind equipment
• Manage vendor engagements and collaborate with operations to translate system designs to production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop main and auxiliary systems
• Work with process engineers and learn our design and operations best practices

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 5-10 years of hands-on experience working on iterative product design (can include internships and research)
• Experience with fabrication techniques with proficiency in materials of construction selection
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Onshape, or similar)
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of metallurgical or high temperature processes
• Background in pilot plant construction and automation
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Previous work in mining, metallurgy, or specialty chemicals industries

Compensation

• Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Highly competitive stock package
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance

If you're driven to create groundbreaking technology and want to be part of something truly transformative, this is your chance. Join us early and grow with enormous upside potential!