Cost Engineer

Mitra Chem is a growth-stage startup developing sustainable Li-ion battery cathodes in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our high-throughput acceleration platform shortens the lab-to-production timeline by >90% through vertically integrated process optimization and cutting-edge artificial intelligence applications. Our iron-rich cathodes are industry proven drivers of EV, ESS, and consumer electronics applications, and our team of industry leaders is developing a robust supply chain and manufacturing pipeline to deliver Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) qualified cathodes to our customers.

We have set up a state-of-the-art 15,000 sq ft industrial R&D center in Mountain View, CA. Join our team and be a part of the growing battery revolution.

We are looking for a Cost Engineer to improve and iterate comprehensive cost models for cathode active material manufacturing, and create materials demonstrating our cost-down roadmap and improvement capabilities to investors, customers, and joint venture partners as we scale.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive cost models for Cathode Active Material and precursor manufacturing (CAM and pCAM)

• Estimate new plant investment cost and optimize as additional FEED and equipment information is available.

• Identify and estimate impact of novel cost-reduction projects and track progress

• Analyze CapEx project costs and variances against budget allocations, identifying areas for cost optimization and improvement

• Assess capital project costs and collaborate with EPC firms

• Present cost roadmaps to key stakeholders such as executives, investors, customers and regulators

• Inform pricing strategy in multiple international markets

• Develop should-cost models for customers who will build our cathode materials into battery cells

• Collaborate with project teams to develop cost reduction strategies and implement cost-saving initiatives

• Evaluate costs related to raw materials, labor, construction, capital projects, energy and shipping

• Evaluate market potential and investment opportunity

• Conduct risk analysis to identify potential cost risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize financial impacts

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in Cost Engineering and cost modeling

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and maintain cost estimation models

• Expertise in specialty chemical or hard tech products

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications::

• Experience at a specialty chemicals company

• Experience as a Cost Engineer at a major OEM automaker or EPC contractor

• Strategic experience at a LIB battery cell manufacturing company

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package including company equity

• Comprehensive benefits including health, vision and dental insurance, Tax-free spending accounts, along with life and disability insurances

• 401k matching and savings programs

• Flexible time off with company holidays

• Free daily lunch and snacks

The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:

• The estimated base salary range for this role is $140,000-$185,000.

• Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus and equity plan.

Mitra Chem is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We take steps to provide our employees, applicants, and others with whom we do business with an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment (including harassment based on any of these characteristics). Mitra Future Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers(at)mitrachem.com.