Staff Chemical Engineer, Battery Recycling R D
Redwood MaterialsMcCarran, Nevada
Full Time
Posted December 3, 2025
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Job Description
A Staff Chemical Engineer specializing in Battery Recycling R&D at Redwood Materials, responsible for leading research and development in hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and electrochemistry to develop and optimize recycling processes and equipment for sustainable battery material recovery.
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
- A Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of experience in hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical, or electrochemical processes.
- Hands-on laboratory experience assembling test apparatuses and executing metallurgical or chemical experiments.
- A proven track record of solving difficult chemical and metallurgical processing problems.
- Experience in 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.
- Experience with process modeling tools such as HSCSIM, SysCAD, or METSIM, linking test work 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, and off gas treatment systems 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, including extended periods in the production environment.
- Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods.
- Availability to work occasionally 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 in challenging conditions with PPE
Full-time position
Work may require occasional weekends or alternate shifts
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