Overview
Staff Chemical Engineer role at Redwood Materials. Redwood Materials is delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, we are delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Responsibilities
- Leading and participating in research and development to meet strategic objectives in the fields of hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, electrochemistry and minerals processing
- Identifying and driving R&D to meet the short term needs of the business and address future trends in the recycling industry
- Linking R&D with the development and optimization of commercial scale equipment and processes
- Leading and participating in cross-functional teams to develop and implement new process concepts, plants, and equipment
- Flowsheet conceptualization and development
- Working closely with R&D development technicians to ensure that laboratory operations are safe, efficient, sustainable, and continuously improving
- Support laboratory, pilot and commercial scale plant implementation and installation assistance
- Support laboratory, pilot and commercial scale commissioning and ramp-up
Desired Qualifications
M.S. / PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline with 2+ years of experience in hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical, or electrochemical processesHands on lab experience assembling test apparatuses and executing metallurgical or chemical experimentsTrack record of solving difficult chemical and metallurgical processing problemsExperience scoping and generating experimental test plans for developing metallurgical or chemical processesBackground in Design of Experiments and using statistical methods for interpretation of test dataProcess modelling (HSCSIM, SysCAD, METSIM) linking testwork and pilot plant operation to real project implementationUnderstanding of material characterization methods such as XRD, XRF, ICP-OES / MS, SEM, PSA, TGA, GC, etc.Experience with high temperature processes and thermal processing equipment (kilns, smelters, off gas treatment systems, etc.) is an assetPhysical Requirements
Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environmentsMust be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as neededMust maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standardsMust be able to communicate clearlyWorking Conditions
Split work environment between office and the production facilityWork may involve extended periods of working in the production facilityAbility to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of timeMay require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needsThe position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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