Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer
Found Energy
Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer
Found Energy
Produces hydrogen fuel from aluminum waste
Company Overview:
Found Industries is a Cambridge, MA-based industrial technology company building new critical supply chains from resources and infrastructure hiding in plain sight. Launched out of MIT, Found develops and deploys technologies that unlock critical materials and dispatchable clean energy from overlooked industrial feedstocks.
The company operates through two complementary business units: Found Metals and Found Energy. Found Metals recovers strategic materials, including gallium, from existing industrial processing streams. Found Energy converts aluminum, including low-grade and scrap material, into a fuel for behind-the-meter industrial heat and power. The two businesses reinforce one another: Found Metals expands domestic supplies of critical materials used in advanced energy technologies, while Found Energy creates new applications and demand for those materials. Together, they form the foundation of a broader industrial platform focused on strengthening U.S. energy and materials security.
At Found Industries, we are building the industrial capabilities needed for a more resilient and self-reliant future. We believe secure access to critical materials and energy is foundational to economic strength, national security, and long-term prosperity, and we are looking for talented people motivated by that mission to join us. For more, visit https://found-industries.com/.
As the Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer, you will own the architecture, development, and commissioning of the electrical, control, and functional safety systems for our gallium extraction plant. This role bridges the gap between our novel chemical processing technology and the rigorous, continuous-operation environment of a host aluminum refinery. You will be fully responsible for designing systems that manage hazardous chemical flows (high temperature, caustic Bayer liquor) for our pilot, prototype and subscale equipment. You will independently drive assigned projects, coordinate vendors and contractors, and bring technical decisions and risks forward for review.
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Preferred Attributes
Found Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Produces hydrogen fuel from aluminum waste
Found Energy converts aluminum waste into hydrogen fuel using modular Fuel Packs installed on vessels. The packs generate clean hydrogen to power ships, and spent packs are sent back to Found Energy facilities to be restocked with aluminum waste for reuse. The company earns revenue by selling and servicing these Fuel Packs at leading ports worldwide, leveraging existing port infrastructure for installation and maintenance. Its approach differentiates itself by turning low-quality aluminum scrap into the energy supply and by offering a portable, serviceable hydrogen solution that integrates with port operations, aiming to provide a cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels in shipping and transportation. The goal is to accelerate the decarbonization of heavy industries by delivering a renewable, ship-ready energy source with scalable delivery through port networks.
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