Manufacturing Engineer - Battery Recycling Systems

American Battery; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(K)

Company-sponsored health, dental, and,

life insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

American Battery Technology Company seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design and implement commercial-scale battery recycling and primary resource extraction systems. You will translate concepts into detailed plans, specify equipment, and coordinate with vendors for fabrication and installation.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient operations and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with R&D, operations, and process engineering teams to deliver robust systems, integrate controls, and

Qualifications

• Background in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Mechatronics preferred).
• 2+ years of engineering experience in production/manufacturing.
• Experience with equipment design, process design, and plant operations.
• Experience in sheet metal, weldment, machining, and fabrication design.
• Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting first-in-kind manufacturing lines.
• Experience implementing data-driven improvements to operational lines.
• Experience designing/operating conveyance and material handling systems.
• Experience implementing functional safety systems for manufacturing lines.
• Experience with CAD programs (Autodesk, SOLIDWORKS, PDM).
• Able to interpret and produce PFD, Basis of Design, Equipment Specs, Control Narratives, and Operating Procedures.
• Working knowledge of mechatronics and discrete control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement battery recycling & primary resource extraction systems on a commercial scale.
• Translate conceptual designs into detailed engineering plans including mechanical design, equipment selection and layout drawings.
• Iterate on technical improvements to novel processing steps for extracting high purity battery materials.
• Integrate process, material handling, and other mechanical equipment into manufacturing systems.
• Develop equipment requirements, coordinate with vendors, and review submittals.
• Create Basis of Design, Equipment Specifications, Controls Narratives / Sequences of Operation, and Operating Procedures.
• Generate fabrication drawings and 3D models for external fabrication.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Industrial engineering

Mechatronics

CAD

PFD/Process diagrams

Conveyance systems

Safety interlocks

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronics)

Tools

Autodesk

SOLIDWORKS

PDM

CAD software

Job description

American Battery Technology Company seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design and implement commercial-scale battery recycling and primary resource extraction systems. You will translate concepts into detailed plans, specify equipment, and coordinate with vendors for fabrication and installation.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient operations and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with R&D, operations, and process engineering teams to deliver robust systems, integrate controls, and