Mechanical Engineer

ABOUT NANO ONE

Nano One® Materials Corp. is a clean technology company with a patented, scalable and low carbon intensity industrial process for the low-cost production of high-performance lithium-ion battery cathode materials. We are trailblazing a better way to make battery materials for electric vehicles, energy storage and consumer electronics in the global push for a zero-emission future. We leverage our know-how to address scale-up challenges of the energy transition using our patented process which produces low-cost, high-performance lithium-ion battery materials.

Our team focuses on continuous innovations to leapfrog the status quo by solving tomorrow’s problems. Nano One is a well-funded, publicly traded company with a diverse team of scientists and experienced business-people.

We are changing how the world makes battery materials and we need your help. We are looking for talented and creative people to join our team as we scale-up towards commercialization.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support procurement and maintenance of equipment used in Nano One’s cathode materials research and development facility. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of laboratory-scale and pilot-scale equipment used in materials synthesis, processing, thermal processing and characterization.

The successful candidate will work closely with materials scientists, chemists, technicians and maintenance team to support experimental programs, troubleshoot mechanical systems, and improve equipment reliability.

• Own the mechanical performance, upkeep, and reliability of R&D lab equipment, including:
• furnaces and calcination systems
• mixers, mills, and powder-handling equipment
• reactors, drying systems, and thermal processing tools
• Support maintenance for routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, modification, and decommissioning

• Design or modify mechanical components, fixtures, and lab-scale systems to support new experiments or process improvements
• Build the design criteria for mechanical equipment
• Write and apply requests for quotes (i.e.: RFQ), technical sheets (i.e. data sheets) as well as plans and specifications
• Review equipment specifications, drawings, and layouts to ensure suitability for R&D use
• Liaise with procurement team on external vendors, service providers, and equipment manufacturers as needed
• All of the above to be done in collaboration with the Nano Engineering team
• Maintain up-to-date factory documentation in collaboration with the Asset Manager

• Ensure equipment operation aligns with safety requirements, standard operating procedures, and environmental controls
• Support hazard reviews related to mechanical systems, high-temperature equipment, powders, and pressurized systems
• Assist with development and maintenance of equipment SOPs and maintenance documentation

• Work closely with R&D team to understand experimental needs and operational challenges
• Troubleshoot equipment issues in real time to minimize downtime
• Liaise with Nano Engineering team to share lessons learned, continuously improve processes and equipment
• Manage internal and external stakeholders during the installation, start-up and testing of mechanical equipment in the factory

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• P. Eng certification and 10+ years of experience working with industrial, laboratory, or pilot-scale equipment
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues
• Experience with various project deliverables (e.g. PFD, P&, GA drawings and factory mechanical drawings)
• Knowledge of CAD, AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, Solidworks or other 3D modeling software
• Experience with thermal systems, rotating equipment, material handling, or process equipment
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with strong…