Staff Chemical Engineer, Battery Recycling R&D

Staff Chemical Engineer, Battery Recycling R&D 

As a Staff Chemical Engineer, Battery Recycling R&D at Redwood you will have the opportunity to make the world a better place by leading cutting-edge applied research for the development of a wide variety of processes and projects across the business and locations. The R&D chemical engineering team has three main functions that leverage all the fields of chemical and metallurgical processing: Provide sound technical support and continuously improve our commercial operations; Develop new processes and plants to address the immediate challenges of the recycling industry; Research and development to address the future challenges of recycling industry.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Leading and participating in research and development to meet strategic objectives in the fields of hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, electrochemistry and minerals processing
• Identifying and driving R&D to meet the short term needs of the business and address future trends in the recycling industry
• Linking R&D with the development and optimization of commercial scale equipment and processes
• Leading and participating in cross-functional teams to develop and implement new process concepts, plants, and equipment
• Flowsheet conceptualization and development
• Working closely with R&D development technicians to ensure that laboratory operations are safe, efficient, sustainable, and continuously improving
• Support laboratory, pilot and commercial scale plant implementation and installation assistance
• Support laboratory, pilot and commercial scale commissioning and ramp-up

Desired Qualifications:

•    M.S. / PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline with 2+ years of experience in hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical, or electrochemical processes
•    Hands on lab experience assembling test apparatuses and executing metallurgical or chemical experiments
•    Track record of solving difficult chemical and metallurgical processing problems
•    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 modelling (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 (kilns, smelters, off gas treatment systems, etc.) is an asset

Physical Requirements:

• 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

Working Conditions:

• Split work environment between office and the 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, for extended periods of time
• May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs