Staff Chemical Engineer
Redwood MaterialsMcCarran, Nevada
Full Time
Posted December 3, 2025
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Job Description
The role involves leading process engineering efforts for a new battery recycling plant, including process design, equipment selection, optimization, and commissioning to support Redwood Materials' energy transition initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and develop process design, including process modeling, mass and energy balances, and design documentation
- Develop and optimize flowsheets for battery recycling processes
- Specify, size, and select process equipment
- Integrate processing assets to maximize product value
- Iterate rapidly to solve process challenges with innovative solutions
- Communicate design concepts clearly across teams
- Guide and analyze testwork to optimize and de-risk the process design
- Lead commissioning and operational ramp-up of the recycling plant
Requirements
- A B.S. or M.S. in Chemical or Process Engineering
- 8-10 years of experience in industrial process design, scale-up, and commissioning
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical processing, material conveyance, and solid-liquid separation plant and equipment
- Experience in process engineering design and commissioning
- Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments
- Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Work in a split environment between office and production facility, with the ability to work in challenging conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
- May require occasional work on weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs
- This is a full-time position
Benefits & Perks
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Split work environment between office and production facility
Work may involve extended periods in production environment with PPE
Ability to work in challenging conditions including noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes
May require occasional work on weekends or alternate shifts
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