Chemical Engineer, Battery Recycling R&D

Staff Chemical Engineer, Battery Recycling R&D

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We’re delivering low‑cost and large‑scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have. Redwood localizes a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling, keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition.

As a Staff Chemical Engineer, Battery Recycling R&D at Redwood you will lead cutting‑edge applied research to develop a wide variety of processes and projects across the business and locations. The R&D chemical engineering team has three main functions:
Provide sound technical support and continuously improve commercial operations; develop new processes and plants to address immediate recycling challenges; research and development to address future recycling industry challenges.

• Lead and participate in research and development to meet strategic objectives in hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, electrochemistry, and minerals processing.
• Identify and drive R&D to meet the short‑term needs of the business and address future trends.
• Link R&D with the development and optimization of commercial‑scale equipment and processes.
• Lead and participate in cross‑functional teams to develop and implement new process concepts, plants and equipment.
• Flowsheet conceptualization and development.
• Work closely with R&D development technicians to ensure laboratory operations are safe, efficient, sustainable and continuously improving.
• Support laboratory, pilot and commercial‑scale plant implementation, installation assistance, commissioning and ramp‑up.

• M.S. / Ph.D. 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.
• 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 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 (kilns, smelters, off‑gas treatment systems, etc.) is an asset.

• Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments.
• Must lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Communicate clearly.

• Split work environment between office and the production facility.
• Work may involve extended periods in the production facility.
• Work in challenging conditions including exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, protected by PPE.
• May require occasional weekend or alternate shifts to support production needs.

The position is full‑time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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