Senior R&D Engineer

Mangrove Lithium; Delta; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lithium technology firm in Canada is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer/Scientist to enhance its innovative technology for battery production. This role demands expertise in electrochemical engineering, including hands-on experience with ion exchange membranes and research project management. Candidates should have a strong educational background (MSc or PhD) and at least 10 years in the field. The role promises career growth in a fast-expanding sector and offers a competitive salary range of $100-150k, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of industrial experience in membranes evaluations and electrochemical engineering.
• Proven ability to plan and execute complex research and development projects.
• Experience in materials characterization techniques and electrochemical processes.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and improve key components of technology in the development department.
• Design, develop, test, characterize, and scale advanced electrolyzer components.
• Communicate schedule of experiment plans for process longevity.

Skills

Hands-on experience in ion exchange membranes testing

Strong data analysis skills

Experience in R&D and product development

Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage a team of engineers

Proficient in Python and data analysis libraries

Education

MSc or PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science/engineering, or mechanical engineering

Tools

XRD

SEM

EDX

AFM

FTIR

Python

Job description

Overview

Mangrove Lithium, a Vancouver based company, has developed a breakthrough platform for the most cost-effective production of battery grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate from diverse input streams and assets. Mangrove’s modular solution can be scaled to any capacity and co-located with upstream lithium producers or cathode and cell manufacturers. The platform technology is being commercialized for the conversion of waste brines to chemicals and desalinated water. The company recently attracted funding through Breakthrough Energy, BMW iVentures, and BDC Capital and is working towards the deployment of a first‑of‑a‑kind commercial plant.

Mangrove is seeking an exceptional individual to play a key role in developing and commercializing its technology. The Senior R&D Engineer/Scientist will work on investigating and improving key components of Mangrove’s technology in the technology development department and this role will be involved in the design, development, testing, characterization, and scaling of advanced electrolyzer components. The right candidate for this position will have a strong understanding of ion exchange membranes evaluations, and electrochemical principles, electrode evaluations, devices, and electrochemical processes. The individual will have a diverse and well‑rounded technical and entrepreneurial skill‑set. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, highly motivated team with significant potential for growth and career development. The position also offers the opportunity to begin a career in the fast-expanding lithium‑ion battery sector.

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• MSc or PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science/engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years industrial experience in membranes evaluations and electrochemical engineering. Proven ability to plan and execute complex research and development projects.
• Hands‑on experience in the ion exchange membranes testing, analysis, and electrochemical characterizations.
• Strong data analysis skills are essential. The candidate is expected to be proficient in developing a data‑driven research program, using modern software tools to interpret and analyze large datasets in their experimental work. Demonstrable experience with python and numpy or pandas is an asset.
• Apply statistical design of experiments to efficiently use resources and improve data quality. Analyse results using rigorous statistical analysis.
• Experience in the materials characterization techniques (e.g., XRD, SEM, EDX, AFM, FTIR, …).
• Experienced on identifying membranes and electrodes failure mechanisms in electrochemical processes.
• Communicate a schedule of experiment plans and characterization work for process longevity at lab/bench scales.
• Experience in cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, potentiostatic and galvanostatic testing and durability testing of electrochemical components.
• Experience in electrolyzer/fuel cell testing and optimization toward performance and durability improvement.
• Experience dealing with developing or conducting tests using accelerated degradation protocols.
• Experience working in R&D and product development environments.
• Excellent critical thinking, analysis, problem‑solving and communications skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, flexible and passionate about learning.
• Willing to be hands‑on.
• Ability to interact with a wide range of scientists and engineers.
• Experience managing a team of 5+ engineers and technicians.
• Solid understanding of design of experiments and statistical analysis of data.
• Ability and desire to contribute to and work with a multidisciplinary team.
• For engineering positions, registered Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or the ability to readily become one.

Salary range for this position will be $100-150k depending on experience and skills.