Staff Chemical Engineer, Battery Recycling R D
Redwood MaterialsMcCarran, Nevada
Full Time
Posted October 16, 2025
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Job Description
The Staff Chemical Engineer, Battery Recycling R D at Redwood Materials leads research and development efforts in hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, electrochemistry, and minerals processing to develop sustainable recycling processes and support commercial operations in the battery materials industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in research and development of hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, electrochemistry, and minerals processing processes.
- Identify and drive R&D initiatives to meet short-term business needs and future industry trends.
- Develop and optimize commercial-scale equipment and processes based on R&D findings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new process concepts, plants, and equipment.
- Design and develop flowsheets for metallurgical and chemical processes.
- Support laboratory, pilot, and commercial-scale plant implementation, installation, and commissioning.
Requirements
- M.S. or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline with 2 years of experience in hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical, or electrochemical processes
- Hands-on laboratory experience assembling test apparatuses and executing metallurgical or chemical experiments
- Track record of solving difficult chemical and metallurgical processing problems
- Experience scoping and generating experimental test plans for developing metallurgical or chemical processes
- Background in Design of Experiments and using statistical methods for interpretation of test data
- Process modeling experience with HSCSIM, SysCAD, METSIM linking testwork and pilot plant operation to real project implementation
- Understanding 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 such as kilns, smelters, off gas treatment systems, etc. is an asset
- Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
- Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards
- Must be able to communicate clearly
- Work in a split environment between office and production facility, with the ability to work in challenging conditions including exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes while protected by PPE
- May require occasional work on weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs
Benefits & Perks
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Split work environment between office and production facility
Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility
Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE
May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs
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