Battery Recycling Systems Engineer

Airtronics; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Airtronics Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Industrial Engineer to design and troubleshoot bench-scale and scale-up process systems for battery recycling and critical materials recovery.

You will collaborate across chemical, mechanical, and controls teams to translate requirements into robust equipment and layouts. A BS in engineering, strong SolidWorks skills, and hands-on fabrication experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or closely related discipline
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and mechanical drawing development
• Experience with mechanical design, process equipment, industrial systems, or manufacturing support
• Ability to design parts and assemblies that can be fabricated, assembled, maintained, and modified
• Ability to collaborate with chemical engineers, chemists, technicians, machinists, and controls personnel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Process Design: Design mechanical systems and equipment to support chemical and electrochemical process development.
• Engineering Support: Translate process requirements into mechanical designs for reactors, separators, tanks, pumps, transfer lines, filtration systems, solids handling, and sample-collection points.
• Scale-Up Support: Design and modify equipment for bench-scale, semicontinuous, and future scale-up process operation.
• CAD and Drawings: Develop SolidWorks models, assemblies, drawings, and bills of materials for process equipment, fixtures, and supporting hardware.
• Mechanical Analysis: Use analysis tools to assess structural, thermal, fluid-handling, or manufacturability considerations.
• Fabrication Coordination: Coordinate with internal and external fabrication resources for prototype construction, installation, troubleshooting, and design revisions.
• System Integration: Support integration of balance-of-plant components including pumps, balance tanks, tubing or piping, containment, and supports.
• Documentation: Maintain design records, drawing packages, revision histories, test notes, and engineering documentation.

Skills

Design collaboration

Communication

Mechanical design

Education

BS in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Airtronics Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Industrial Engineer to design and troubleshoot bench-scale and scale-up process systems for battery recycling and critical materials recovery.

You will collaborate across chemical, mechanical, and controls teams to translate requirements into robust equipment and layouts. A BS in engineering, strong SolidWorks skills, and hands-on fabrication experience are preferred.