Senior Cathode Design Engineer
Redwood MaterialsMcCarran, Nevada
Full Time
Posted November 18, 2025
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Job Description
A Senior Cathode Design Engineer at Redwood Materials is responsible for developing and scaling up production technologies for cathode active materials used in lithium-ion batteries, focusing on recycling and sustainability to support the energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and implement production technologies for scaling up cathode active materials from recycled sources.
- Develop a technology roadmap aligned with business strategy and customer needs.
- Lead technology projects related to cathode material production.
- Establish relationships with equipment vendors for development and future capital investments.
- Create intellectual property and collaborate with legal teams to file patent applications.
- Provide technical expertise to commercial, business development teams, and senior management.
Requirements
- Advanced degree MS or PhD in a material science or engineering discipline.
- 5-10 years of Industrial experience in relevant areas such as process scale-up, process engineering and technology management.
- Technical expertise in inorganic materials processes including solids handling, calcination, washing, drying, filtering and milling.
- Recognized as a technology leader and expert in inorganic materials processing.
- Ability to manage and prioritize activities in a fast-changing environment.
- Track record of building trust within internal teams and with external customers.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Must be able to work hands on the lab, including standing and operating equipment at a lab bench.
- Experience working in environments such as office, wet laboratory, chemical plant, outdoor test sites.
- Exposure to hazardous materials and electrical hazards in working environments.
- Travel required as needed, less than 10% of the time.
- This is a full-time position.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Full-time position
Work in a state-of-the-art analytical and electrochemical facility
Work in a laboratory, chemical plant, outdoor test sites, and office environments
Travel as needed (less than 10%)
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