Chemical Process Engineer

American Battery Technology Company; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

401(k)

Parental Leave

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to advance our proprietary battery recycling and primary resource extraction technologies. You will work closely with R&D, scale-up, and operations teams to design, install, and optimize processes for scalable manufacturing.

Responsibilities include developing mass/energy balances, equipment sizing, and coordinating with vendors while refining processing routes for high-purity battery materials in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Background in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering and related discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering/design experience.
• Translate design principles into functional equipment systems.
• Interpret and produce PFDs and P&IDs.
• Chemical processing background (Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Water Treatment, Metals & Mining, etc.).
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with equipment sizing and working with suppliers on large systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale battery recycling and primary resource extraction systems from lab to pilot and commercial scales.
• Iterate improvements to processing routes for high-purity materials.
• Support operations and R&D with test plans for continuous improvement.
• Size and select process equipment; coordinate with vendors and review submittals.
• Update mass and energy balances for improved processing systems.
• Develop and document Basis of Design and process narratives.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

PFD & P&ID

Collaboration

Chemistry knowledge

Autodesk Plant3D

Revit

Process modeling software

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical or Mechanical)

Tools

Autodesk Plant3D

Revit

Job description

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 thataresold into the battery manufacturing supply chain.

In the role of Chemical Process Engineer, you will enhance and refine our chemical processes related to our proprietary technologies for lithium-ion battery recycling and primary resource extraction. The successful candidate will work closely with our R&D and scale-up teams, plant operations team, and a range of internal and external specialists to guarantee effective design, construction, and operation of our facilities. The ideal applicant will possess experience in collaborating with research teams to design, install, commission, and operate of first-of-a-kind facilities. A strong enthusiasm for creating, executing, and sustaining efficient chemical manufacturing processes is essential, along with ensuring quality control of outputs, specifying equipment, developing and implementing monitoring and sampling protocols, and thriving in a high-performance, fast-paced environment. The candidate should be a creative problem-solver with a strong interest in scaling processes from bench- or pilot-scale to commercial levels. This includes a consistent emphasis on assessing existing processing steps and proposing and developing innovative solutions to continually enhance system performance and operability. This position will report directly to our Chemical Engineering Lead.

• Design and implement battery recycling & primary resource extraction systems from a laboratory scale basis into pilot and commercial scale systems.

• Iterate technical improvements to novel processing routes for extracting high purity battery materials consistently from various feedstocks.

• Support operations and R&D teams by providing technical feedback and test plans for continuous improvement.

• Size and select process engineering equipment. Coordinate technical requirements to equipment vendors and review equipment and process submittals.

• Develop and update mass and energy balances for improved chemical processing systems.

• Complete process system designs leveraging various solids, liquid, and gas processing technologies.

• Collaborate with program management and construction teams to safely and quickly implement efficient designs.

Qualifications

• Background in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of engineering/design experience
• Ability to translate fundamental design principles and equations into functional equipment systems
• Able to interpret and produce Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Chemical processing background (Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Water Treatment, Metals & Mining, Mineral Processing, etc.)
• Ability to positively collaborate in a team environment
• Strong understanding of both organic and inorganic chemistry
• Experience with Autodesk CAD programs (Plant3D, Revit)
• Experience with chemical process modeling software
• Experience sizing equipment, including piping, pumps, as well as working with equipment suppliers on large equipment systems (crystallizers, scrubbers, etc.)
• Experience developing Basis of Design documentation and process / control narratives
• Preferred but not required - Licensed Professional Engineer: Chemical or Mining

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods.

• Ability to walk throughout the plant.

• Ability to bend at the waist.

• Ability to lift assisted over 50 lbs.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders

• Ability to wear PPE which includes but is not limited to the following: eye and face protection, hearing protection, respirators, and protective shoes and shoe coverings.

• Must have 20/20 or corrected vision.

• Ability to perform repetitive duties.

• Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals for extended periods of time.

• 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

Expected Pay Range

$100k - $155k per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…? 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.

Americans With Disabilities Act

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.