Metallurgical Engineer

Overview

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that are sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain.

• As a Staff Metallurgical Engineer, engage in all facets of process R&D, design, and implementation of our proprietary lithium-ion battery recycling processes and primary resource extraction and purification technologies.
• Work closely with our research and development laboratory team, and engage with our engineering organization, plant operations team, and external experts to ensure the successful design, construction, and operations of our facilities.
• Be familiar with metallurgical process research and development, hydrometallurgical processing, mineral processing, and designing and conducting experiments needed for operations of first-of-kind facilities.
• Be passionate about designing, implementing, and maintaining efficient metallurgical processes and accounting, ensuring quality control of outputs, specifying equipment, and working in a high-performance and fast-paced environment.
• Be a team-player, problem-solver, and have a keen interest in scaling processes proven at the bench-scale up to pilot- or pre-commercial scales, with a focus on evaluating current processing steps and proposing next-generation solutions to continuously improve system performance and operability.
• Report to the Director of Research & Development.

• B.S degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mineral/Particle Processing or related field with similar experience.
• Strong hydrometallurgical and mineral/particle processing background.
• Strong laboratory skills: wet chemistry and mineral/particle processing.
• Strong understanding of metallurgical analytical tools (e.g., ICP-OES, TGA, PSA, XRD).
• Strong understanding of surface chemistry and dewatering methods and technologies.
• Experience in the design and testing/demonstration of mineral/particle processing circuits.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Competitive salary
• Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Parental Leave
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Stock options
• 401(K)
• Flexible paid time off
• Monthly phone stipend

American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Other

IT Services and IT Consulting