Electrolyzer Engineer

Job Description

About CURA

CURA is a Canadian cleantech startup pioneering electrochemical cement decarbonization. Our mission is to eliminate process emissions at the source by electrifying and reinventing how cement is made. We’re developing a breakthrough acid/base electrolyzer to split limestone into lime and pure CO₂—unlocking a low‑carbon future for one of the world’s most emissions‑intensive industries. We are building a team of inventors, builders, and systems thinkers who thrive at the intersection of electrochemistry, materials, and industrial scale‑up.

The Role

We’re seeking an Electrolyzer Engineer to lead the design, development, and scale‑up of CURA’s next‑generation acid/base electrolyzer. This is a foundational technical role responsible for advancing the core electrochemical stack architecture, driving hardware test campaigns, and translating lab‑scale breakthroughs into robust pilot‑scale systems. You will work closely with our CTO, external manufacturing partners, and CURA’s growing engineering team to take our electrolyzer from concept → prototype → pilot → commercial deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of CURA’s acid/base electrolyzer, including cell architecture, flow fields, membranes, electrode assemblies, and sealing systems
• Own electrochemical performance and system efficiency, driving improvements in current density, voltage performance, durability, and materials selection
• Develop and execute test plans for single‑cell, multi‑cell, and stack‑level validation, including diagnostics, lifetime testing, and root‑cause analysis
• Scale electrolyzer designs from benchtop prototypes to pilot‑scale stacks (100 cm² → 500 cm² → multi‑cell stacks) and beyond
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure designs are manufacturable, safe, and aligned with pilot constraints
• Analyze electrochemical, thermal, and fluid‑dynamic behavior, generating models and engineering specifications to guide design decisions
• Specify materials of construction, including membranes, catalysts, electrodes, gaskets, and corrosion‑resistant components for acid/base environments
• Work with cross‑functional teams to integrate the electrolyzer into CURA’s overall process balance of plant (BoP), including acid/base loops, precipitation systems, and separation hardware
• Contribute to safety and reliability standards, including HAZOP reviews, FMEA, and engineering documentation
• Author technical documentation such as design specs, test reports, operating procedures, and scale‑up roadmaps
• Drive continuous improvement, proposing and testing innovations that improve performance, durability, or cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Electrochemical, Mechanical, Materials, or related engineering field
• Hold a Professional Engineer designation in Alberta.
• 5–10+ years of experience in electrolyzer, fuel cell, battery, or electrochemical reactor development
• Hands‑on experience with electrochemical stack design, PEM/AEM systems, or custom cell builds
• Expertise in electrode/membrane assemblies, electrochemical kinetics, and materials compatibility
• Demonstrated experience running electrochemical test stands, impedance diagnostics (EIS), polarization curves, and long‑duration testing
• Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion), CFD, or multiphysics modeling tools (COMSOL)
• Strong fundamentals in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and corrosion in acidic/alkaline environments. Experience with redox mediators, acid/base separation, or selectivity engineering
• Experience taking hardware from prototype to pilot or manufacturing. Background designing large‑format electrochemical stacks (100+ cm²)
• Ability to manage external vendors and collaborate with fabrication partners
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex findings into actionable engineering decisions
• Passion for decarbonization and building industrial systems that scale

What We Offer

• The chance to work at the cutting edge of industrial decarbonization
• A hands‑on role building first‑of‑its‑kind electrochemical hardware
• Competitive salary + meaningful early‑stage equity
• Unlimited vacation and a flexible, mission‑driven culture
• A collaborative team of engineers, scientists, and operators
• The opportunity to shape the core technology that will define the future of low‑carbon cement

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