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Engineer Crushing/Milling Pilot Co-op

Sublime Systems

Sublime Systems

Somerville, MA, USA
Posted on Feb 26, 2025
Sublime is advancing a breakthrough, clean, efficient, low-waste process for manufacturing cement, the essential ingredient in the most-consumed human-made material on Earth: concrete. Replacing 200-year-old manufacturing methods that are reliant on kilns running hotter than lava, our near-ambient-temperature, electrochemical technology manufactures industry-accepted cement and critical minerals. We’re partnering with leading general contractors, concrete producers, developers, and technology hyperscalers to deploy our clean, durable, beautiful Sublime Cement® in infrastructure that is defining the future of clean construction. Backed by some of the world’s largest cement producers, leading private investors, and the U.S. Department of Energy, we are assembling a talented, collaborative team that is "amped about cement" (pun intended) and committed to operating on the frontiers of material science, manufacturing, industry, construction, and commercial partnerships, to advance cement innovation that will endure for the next millennium.
Position Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to be on the frontier of transforming how the world makes cement. Sublime Systems seeks a creative and dynamic Engineering co-op to support operations of our first pilot plant.
In your role you will learn to operate our pilot plant as well as take and analyze process samples. You will help maintain pilot equipment as well as implement process improvements.
This role is expected to be hands-on, with a significant amount of time spent engaging in pilot operation and troubleshooting. Successful candidates will be results-driven, ambitious, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
This is a paid full time (40 hr/wk) in person position located in Somerville, MA.

Responsibilities include:

  • Daily operation of equipment and testing in Sublime’s crushing/milling pilot system
  • Perform necessary pre-operation and end of shift activities to ensure proper equipment start-up and operation on multiple pieces of equipment. This will include driers, crushers, mills, and other similar equipment
  • Participate in the sample prep, analysis and interpretation of lab and pilot scale experiments.
  • Document process operations
  • Facilitate installation and assembly of new equipment.
  • Maintain pilot plant conditions in a fashion that facilitates cleanliness and productivity
  • Move reasonably sized drums and packages of raw materials by hand or using a hand pallet jack

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

  • Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Industrial engineering or a related field
  • Knowledge of and passion for applying engineering fundamentals to chemical plant design and operation
  • Able to lift objects up to 50 lb, climb ladders, and work on step stools
  • Knowledge and ability to use hand tools such as combination wrenches, impact wrenches, torque meters, etc.
  • Knowledge in PLC programming, and wiring is a plus
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture.
  • A strong sense for safety, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Previous internship and/or lab experience
  • Ability to make keen observations on process anomalies, recommend process improvements, and articulate findings.
  • ·Balance, perspective, and a good sense of humor.
Sublime Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your Right to Work In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Sublime Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Your Right to Work
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.