Damn Good Engineer at Kunin Technologies (Process Engineering)
Kunin Technologies· Process Engineering·
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Can you solve problems 10x faster than anyone else? Have you picked up new skills in a matter of days or understood new technical subject areas within a matter of weeks? Are you looking to join a team surrounded by other damn good engineers? Let’s talk.
Kunin is developing separation systems with an order of magnitude higher efficiency. This requires rigorous experimentation of various separations, thoughtful mechanical design to maximize throughput, state-of-the-art process controls to handle accelerated cycling, and multiple manufacturing scale-ups to reduce the cost of separations towards its theoretical minimum. To achieve all this simultaneously, we need some damn good engineers.
If you don’t fit any of our open roles but are interested in Kunin, convince us that you would be valuable.
Location: On-Site (Chattanooga, TN)
Type: Full-Time
WHO WE ARE
Kunin Technologies is revolutionizing the critical mineral supply chain by implementing advanced separation technologies to capture value from overlooked resources.
Metals are everywhere—in solar panels, smartphones, electric vehicles—but as ore grades plummet globally, traditional extraction methods are failing. China dominates critical minerals markets by developing superior separation technologies that extract value from materials American mines discard as waste.
Utilizing Kunin Technologies’ breakthrough mass manufacturable nano-separation systems, significantly more value can be produced from each resource, reducing waste, and unlocking domestic critical mineral production.
REQUIREMENTS
- Completed a highly technical project from start to finish and able to thoughtfully discuss it.
- At least three previous coworkers will rave about your ability to learn and execute.
- Strong drive to work for an early-stage startup.
- Willingness to fill roles across an organization where necessary.
- Confident in highly autonomous environments.
COMPENSATION
Whatever you are worth including benefits & equity.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing to relocate to Chattanooga, TN.
Why work at Kunin Technologies
- High-Impact Mission: Directly contribute to U.S. critical mineral independence, domestic manufacturing, and national security — with measurable environmental benefit by recovering metals from existing waste rather than new mining
- Tiny Team, Huge Ownership: Currently 2-6 people; new hires (titles include “Damn Good Engineer,” Senior Scientist, Hydrometallurgist, Mechanical Lead) will have outsized influence on technology and company trajectory
- Engineering-First Culture: Emphasis on chemical process engineering, mechanical design, and multiphysics simulation — building real hardware that goes into the ground
- Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee — lower cost of living with proximity to top engineering universities and DOE national labs
- EY: Remote/Hybrid/Office: Likely onsite/hybrid given the hardware and lab focus; careers page does not specify remote options
- Backed by DOE: Credibility from federal selection for critical mineral recovery projects
- Growth Trajectory: Active hiring spree signals company is scaling from R&D toward deployment — early-stage equity opportunity