Chemical Engineer – Battery Recycling & Process Innovation

Redwood Materials Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials Inc. is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support battery recycling and related operations.

The role focuses on safe, efficient, and sustainable process improvements, with responsibilities spanning testwork, pilot plant activities, and flowsheet development. Ideal candidates hold a degree in chemical engineering or related fields and have 3–5 years of experience in chemical plant operations or design/commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in chemical plant operations and design or commissioning.
• Experience with testwork and pilot plant design/operation.

Responsibilities

• Work with operations and maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, sustainable processes.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement new process plants and equipment.
• Conduct testwork and pilot plant design and operation.
• Develop flowsheets and conduct trade-off studies.
• Assist in process plant implementation, commissioning, and ramp-up.

Skills

Process modelling

Testwork and pilot plant design

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivated with hands-on approach

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving in chemical/metallurgy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline

Tools

HSCSIM

SysCAD

METSIM

Job description

Redwood Materials Inc. is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support battery recycling and related operations.

The role focuses on safe, efficient, and sustainable process improvements, with responsibilities spanning testwork, pilot plant activities, and flowsheet development. Ideal candidates hold a degree in chemical engineering or related fields and have 3–5 years of experience in chemical plant operations or design/commissioning.