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Engineering Manager

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Charm Industrial

Charm Industrial

51-200 employees

Carbon capture and storage solutions provider

Social Impact
Energy
Food & Agriculture

Compensation Overview

$150k - $180kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in San Francisco.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven ability to lead a fast-paced cross-functional team through a myriad of different rapid design challenges requiring coordination across different skill sets (mechanical, electrical, controls, fabrication).
  • Strong technical skills to bring a new perspective to our fast-paced brainstorming environment of turning a current problem into several potential solutions.
  • A hands-on approach to design and iteration. You lean towards trying and testing something fast over spending hours in front of a computer.
  • An eagerness to learn about all aspects of the pyrolysis process and our current pyrolysis product, which can include over 10% travel to see our operations in CO.
Responsibilities
  • Build out sufficient structure within the pyrolysis team to ensure that the most critical problems, attributing to increases in $/tCDR, are quickly and iteratively solved.
  • Work cross-functionally with other engineering leads in SF and CO, ensuring that design learnings are communicated widely and easily transferable to other stakeholders.
  • Hire a cross-functional team of engineers to design, build, test, and iterate on both our current pyrolyzer product and the future iterations of pyrolyzers that we have started to pencil out.

Charm Industrial focuses on carbon capture and storage to help combat climate change. The company collects agricultural residues, which are the leftover parts of crops after harvesting, and converts them into bio-oil using a process called pyrolysis. This process transforms biomass into a carbon-rich liquid through a self-sustaining reaction. The bio-oil is then pumped deep underground, where it solidifies and permanently removes carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. This method not only helps in reducing CO2 levels but also minimizes risks like wildfires and soil erosion. Charm Industrial's business model targets clients in the agricultural sector, charging them for the conversion of their agricultural residues into bio-oil and its subsequent storage underground. The goal is to provide a practical solution for reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainability.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$125.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

49%

2 year growth

125%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $100M Series B funding will enable Charm Industrial to scale its operations significantly, potentially leading to rapid growth and increased market share.
  • Charm Industrial's technology not only captures carbon but also improves soil health with biochar, offering additional value to agricultural clients.
  • The company's collaboration with Carbon Direct and EcoEngineers to develop MRV standards positions it as a leader in setting industry benchmarks for carbon removal.

What critics are saying

  • The nascent stage of the bio-oil sequestration market means there is still uncertainty around long-term adoption and regulatory support.
  • Scaling operations to a continent-wide fleet of pyrolyzers presents logistical and operational challenges that could strain resources and impact efficiency.

What makes Charm Industrial unique

  • Charm Industrial's unique bio-oil sequestration process offers a permanent carbon removal solution, unlike many competitors who focus on temporary carbon offsets.
  • The company's focus on converting agricultural residues into bio-oil not only addresses carbon capture but also mitigates wildfire risks and soil erosion, providing a multi-faceted environmental benefit.
  • Charm Industrial's recent $100M Series B funding round, led by General Catalyst, underscores strong investor confidence and provides significant capital for scaling operations.