Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer (COO)

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About the Company

Lenz Energy Industry is building a next-generation high-efficiency generator technology that uses high-frequency ferrite core materials and torque-reduction technology to increase the efficiency of generators up to 50%. 

This generator aims to help power plants and other power production units reduce fuel consumption, lower carbon emissions, and generate 30-50% more energy from existing infrastructure without increasing fuel consumption.

hardware innovation, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability

About the Role

operational execution, cross-functional coordination, and milestone delivery

This position is ideal for someone with strong project management capabilities, operational discipline, and a desire to help shape a high-impact technology company from the ground up.

Roles & Responsibilities

Operations & Execution

• Lead day-to-day business operations and manage project timelines, dependencies, and deliverables
• Oversee prototype development: manage vendors, suppliers, fabrication processes, and component sourcing
• Ensure effective coordination between technical, design, and external partners

Project Management

• Monitor milestones and ensure on-time delivery across grants, pilots, and product development
• Create operational dashboards and reporting tools for internal and external stakeholders
• Handle vendor contracts, fabrication follow-ups, and logistical planning

Compliance & Grant Execution

• Manage documentation and compliance across grants, incubators, and partnerships
• Lead internal budgeting, fund utilization, and milestone tracking for grant programs

Team Building & Culture

• Help build the internal team — engineers, interns, freelancers, and operational staff
• Foster a culture of execution, accountability, and collaboration across the startup

Strategy & Fundraising Support

• Support investor interactions, follow-ups, and data room documentation
• Participate in shaping the GTM strategy and scale-up plans

Who We’re Looking For

• 2–6 years of experience in

  operations, supply chain, product execution, or startup management

• Background in

  engineering, manufacturing, energy, clean tech, or industrial tech

  is preferred
• Strong project management and multi-stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and thrive in ambiguity
• Passion for sustainability, deep tech, and building scalable hardware companies
• Prior startup or early-stage experience is a plus, but not mandatory

What We Offer

• Equity: 10–15%

  with a 3–4 year vesting schedule (based on experience and commitment)
• Opportunity to

  build a category-defining product from the ground up

• Direct involvement in a high-impact innovation aimed at revolutionizing power generation
• Exposure to government funding, grant programs, and a strong strategic network



Join us in Empowering the Future of Power Plants with Next-Gen Generator Technology.