Senior Cathode Design Engineer
Redwood MaterialsMcCarran, Nevada
Full Time
Posted November 18, 2025
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Job Description
A Senior Cathode Design Engineer responsible for developing and scaling up production technologies for cathode active materials from recycled sources, supporting the company's goal of creating sustainable lithium-ion battery materials and advancing the circular economy.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and implement production technologies for scaling-up and manufacturing cathode active materials from recycled materials.
- Develop a technology roadmap to support business strategy and customer needs.
- Define and lead technology projects related to cathode material production.
- Build and manage relationships with equipment vendors for development and capital investment support.
- 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.
- Working environment includes office, wet laboratory, chemical plant, outdoor test sites.
- Exposures encountered may include hazardous materials and electrical hazards.
- Essential physical requirements include working hands-on in a research lab setting.
- Travel required as needed, less than 10% of the time.
- Position is full-time.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Full-time position
Work in a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence with analytical and electrochemical capabilities and pilot plant facilities
Work environment includes office, wet laboratory, chemical plant, and outdoor test sites
Travel required as needed, less than 10%
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