BioLite is a for-profit social enterprise that develops, manufactures, and markets distributed energy solutions for off-grid communities around the world. Our business serves two distinct markets, 1) developing-world families living in energy poverty and 2) outdoor enthusiasts seeking fuel-independent cooking and electricity. BioLite is a unique company that lives at the intersection of climate-tech, social impact, consumer products, and outdoor recreation.

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Energy solutions bridging off-grid power needs and climate impact.

<div><div>We're always interested to hear from skilled and motivated people who are passionate about bringing "Energy Everywhere". If you do not see an open position that matches your skill set but you'd like to be considered for a future position, feel free to reach out and submit your resume with a letter of interest.</div></div>

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<div><div>TITLE: Carbon Sales ManagerHOURS: Full-timeLOCATION: Location Independent (EU, UK, or US)REPORTS TO: VP, Environmental Markets and SustainabilityCOMPENSATION: TBD About BioLite:BioLite is a for-profit social enterprise that develops, manufactures and markets distributed energy solutions for off-grid communities around the world. Our business serves two distinct markets, developing-world families living in energy poverty, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking off-grid cooking, charging and lighting products. BioLite has now delivered clean energy access to over eight million people and has mitigated more than two million tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. BioLite believes in a bright and safe future for all, and that includes life at work. BioLite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we aim to enable everyone to show up as their full selves. An inclusive environment and culture makes our solutions better and our entire team smarter. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. This Role:BioLite seeks a Carbon Sales Manager to market and sell carbon credits. BioLite develops carbon credits from the use of our products, especially clean biomass cookstoves, across Sub-Saharan Africa, channeling revenues from the sale of carbon credits to projects in the form of lower prices and other benefits to customers. This involves selling carbon credits on global commodities markets and implementing complex capital flows from their sale back to BioLite projects.BioLite expects to issue approximately 800k carbon credits in 2024, with this volume eclipsing 1M annually in the near future. The candidate will market and sell carbon credits to corporations seeking to offset their climate change impact, as well as to market intermediaries who aggregate and sell credits to their clients. By helping to ensure that carbon credits from BioLite’s clean energy products are successfully sold and revenues reinvested, you will be essential to fulfilling BioLite's mission of bringing energy everywhere. You Will:Manage workflows in the following key areas:<ul><li>Develop roster of potential corporate clients for carbon credits and actively pitch these clients for purchase of either spot (issued) credits or long term forward contracts.</li><li>Develop roster of potential market intermediary clients for carbon credits and actively pitch these buyers for purchase of either spot (issued) credits or long term forward contracts</li><li>In conjunction with the broader BioLite team, and in partnership with the marketing team where needed, develop and maintain marketing materials that make the case for purchase of BioLite carbon credits.</li><li>Travel to both carbon finance and corporate social responsibility conferences to represent</li><li>BioLite and to foster relationships with such buyers</li><li>Forge partnerships with credit brokerage platforms to sell credits through online marketplaces and online auctions</li><li>Comply with know your customer (KYC) and due diligence requests from prospective buyers.</li></ul> You Have:<ul><li>Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in a relevant field</li><li>Strong contacts within carbon credit and / or corporate social responsibility networks</li><li>Prior sales experience, ideally in selling voluntary carbon credits or other intangible assets</li><li>Passion to use market forces to address climate change</li><li>Ability to express oneself verbally in a succinct and structured way to decision makers across abroad range of corporations</li><li>Strong writing, analytical and quantitative skills</li><li>Deadline driven, organized and able to multi-task</li></ul> Our Benefits:<ul><li>Comprehensive healthcare plans</li><li>PTO and family leave</li><li>Community bonus plan and equity stock options</li><li>Adventure Stipend (after two years)</li><li>Community engagement activities - we celebrate each other's wins and work as a team!</li></ul></div></div>

Carbon Sales Manager

<div><div>TITLE: Mechanical EngineerHOURS: Full-time LOCATION: Brooklyn, New York -or- Milwaukee, Wisconsin (BioLite has a hybrid work model where employees are in the office 3-4  days per week.)REPORTS TO: Director of Systems EngineeringCOMPENSATION: Salary range is $95,000 - $120,000 per year, based on candidate experience. Our full offer includes benefits like fully covered healthcare, company bonus plan, and equity stock options. BENEFITS:<ul><li>Comprehensive healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision). BioLite pays 100% of monthly premiums.</li><li>Paid holidays, PTO, and family leave</li><li>Free One Medical membership (Location dependent)</li><li>Community bonus plan and equity stock options.</li><li>Referral Program</li><li>Adventure Stipend (after two years)- matched vacation and PTO to go on an adventure that aligns with BioLite's mission (outdoor recreation, climate, social impact).</li><li>Community engagement activities - e.g. opportunity to go on annual company camping trip to test our equipment</li></ul> About BioLite:BioLite is a for-profit social enterprise that develops, manufactures, and markets distributed energy solutions for off-grid communities around the world. Our business serves two distinct markets,  <a href="https://global.bioliteenergy.com/">developing-world families living in energy poverty</a>, and <a href="https://www.bioliteenergy.com/">outdoor enthusiasts seeking off-grid cooking, charging and lighting products.</a>  BioLite believes in a bright and safe future for all, and that includes life at work. BioLite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we aim to enable everyone to show up as their full selves. An inclusive environment and culture make our solutions better and our entire team smarter. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.  This Role:BioLite is seeking a well-rounded Mechanical Engineer to join the team in designing products from conception to launch. In this role, you’ll work with the Product Development team, the Manufacturing team, and Supply-Chain partners to bring new, innovative products to market.  This is a unique opportunity to join a growing product development team with a passion for the outdoors and a powerful social mission, we’re your company. As a Mechanical Engineer at BioLite you’ll solve challenging and interesting problems, work with an exceptional team, take ideas from concept through to large-scale production, and make a real positive impact on things that matter. You Will: <ul><li>Design and Develop New Products from Concept to Manufacturing.</li><li>Identify, Track and Manage Product Design Risks, recommending appropriate mitigation and cross-functional coordination. </li><li>Build and Demonstrate Proof of Concepts.</li><li>Deliver production ready (Design for Manufacturing) detailed CAD while maintaining Industrial Design Intent.</li><li>Conduct Engineering Design Reviews, Part Break-Up and Design for both Assembly and Tooling, Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Testing to ensure high product quality and reliability.</li><li>Support Manufacturing, Quality, Testing, Supply-Chain and other technical roles</li><li>Establish successful transfer of designs to manufacturing for mass production.</li><li>Foster and manage positive working relationships with cross-functional teams including design, marketing, engineering, and operations. </li><li>Conduct in-field research for both our Outdoor and Emerging Markets.</li><li>Travel, domestic (NY/WI) and international (China) approximately 5% of the time</li></ul> You Have:<ul><li>2-7+ years’ experience in a relevant field working on developing hardware.</li><li>A Mechanical Engineering degree (Required for this position).</li><li>Experience in Electromechanical Systems for Consumer Electronics product development/manufacturing.</li><li>Experience in creative concept generation and down selection recommendation.</li><li>An eagerness to prototype, using simple shop tools and rapid prototyping techniques. Experience in operating 3D printers and prototype shop tools.</li><li>Good working knowledge of plastic materials, injection molding, sheet metal, and integrating electronic assemblies with consumer electronics.</li><li>Working knowledge of tolerance analysis and associated alignment intent within designs.</li><li>Exposure to thermal management (a plus). </li><li>Expertise in Solidworks (preferred), ProE, or NX 3D CAD modeling software(s).</li><li>Experience with PLM and PDM tools such as Arena (preferred), SAP, TeamCenter, etc..</li><li>Experience transferring product designs, through DFM, to Contract Manufacturers in China.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul> You Are:<ul><li>Passionate about making a difference through innovative energy solutions.</li><li>Proactive in nature and display a strong work ethic.</li><li>Extremely detail oriented, organized, and accountable for your work.</li><li>Willing to get outdoors to use and test products from BioLite and competitive brands.</li></ul>  To Apply:<ul><li>Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio (and/or examples of past work) highlighting why you would be a good fit for this position. </li><li>We will not review incomplete applications. </li><li>We are not accepting candidates via recruiters. </li></ul></div></div>

Mechanical Engineer

<div><div>Title: Electrical Test Engineer, Energy SystemsHours: Full-timeLocation: Milwaukee, WI. The role is on-site with the opportunity for occasional remote work.Reports to: Director of Systems EngineeringCompensation: Salary range is $90,000 to $110,000 depending on candidate experience. Our Benefits:<ul><li>Comprehensive healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision). BioLite pays 100% of monthly premiums.</li><li>Paid holidays, PTO, and family leave</li><li>Free One Medical membership (Location dependent)</li><li>Community bonus plan and equity stock options.</li><li>Referral Program</li><li>Adventure Stipend (after two years)- matched vacation and PTO to go on an adventure that aligns with BioLite's mission (outdoor recreation, climate, social impact).</li><li>Community engagement activities - e.g. opportunity to go on annual company camping trip to test our equipment</li></ul> About BioLite:BioLite is a for-profit social enterprise that develops, manufactures and markets distributed energy solutions for off-grid communities around the world. Our business serves two distinct markets, 1)<a href="https://global.bioliteenergy.com/"> developing-world families living in energy poverty</a>, and 2)<a href="https://www.bioliteenergy.com"> outdoor enthusiasts seeking fuel-independent cooking and electricity</a>. BioLite believes in a bright and safe future for all, and that includes life at work. BioLite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we strive to enable everyone to show up as their full selves. An inclusive environment and culture makes our solutions better and our entire team smarter. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. This Role: BioLite is looking for a passionate Electrical Test Engineer well-experienced in areas of design, development and testing. You will work with a motivated product development team with an excitement for energy systems, motivated by a powerful social mission. You will lead the execution of new product opportunities focusing on emerging energy markets from benchtop concept, through development, into field demonstrations. You'll work with our Product Development team, External Engineering Contractors and consultants, our Manufacturing team, and Supply-Chain partners to bring new energy products to the world. You Will:<ul><li>Lead the development of a new product set specifically focused on bringing energy to developing countries such as South Africa.</li><li>Coordinate with the Brooklyn Engineering Team to perform design &amp; development activities including prototyping, testing, and reporting.</li><li>Develop work plans, test plans, assign and assume responsibilities, train and mentor cross-functional teams including technicians, interns, fellow engineers.</li><li>Communicate with all levels of leadership regarding project status: risks, milestones, and contingencies, from peer-to-peer to the CEO.</li><li>Implement existing and upcoming electrification technologies that relate to Energy Storage (Lithium-Ion Battery Systems), Conversion (DC-DC, DC-AC, AC-DC), and In-Home Distribution (AC-utility, DC-solar, protections, regulations).</li><li>Develop engineering workspaces from the ground-up: construct lab layouts, specify and purchase the necessary test equipment, research and configure data acquisition equipment for field data collection.</li><li>Travel: (a) Domestic and (b) International-Asia is required for vendor and manufacturer- supplier builds, approximately twice. (c) International to emerging markets (South Africa) will be required at least once, accompanied by local and domestic partners.</li></ul> You Have:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)</li><li>5+ years' technical experience in the engineering field</li><li>Experience in Energy Storage: including large-format lithium ion battery packs (&gt;200Wh), their applications, safe handling and deployment practices</li><li>Experience in Energy Conversion &amp; Distribution: switching AC and DC power electronics and their topologies (controllers, inverters, regulators, etc…), safety elements</li><li>Experience in Testing: how to independently and cross-functionally design and Implement meaningful exercises that mitigate risk</li><li>Experience working within a rapid-release (sprint) software development cycle for embedded microcontroller systems</li></ul> To Apply:Please include a cover letter explaining why you're a good fit for this position and PDF of your resume. #LI-Hybrid Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can meet every detail in the job description. We want to find the best candidate for the job and recognize that may come from a combination of knowledge, skills and experience not listed in the current role requirements. If interested, we encourage you to apply and connect your background and skill set to this role.</div></div>

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