Process Engineer/Scientist, Crystalization/Separation

Socket.dev; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Voya Energy seeks scientists and engineers to help develop and scale the cell chemistry for Voya's metal-fueled generator. You will take a leading role in setting the scientific direction of the company and work across teams to advance crystallization and separation processes.

The role emphasizes rapid development of processes, equipment validation, and collaboration with product teams to demonstrate scalable materials in pilot and production-ready systems.

Qualifications

• Track record of developing crystallization or separation processes or equipment.
• Previous experience building and validating continuous multiphase reactor and filtration systems at bench and pilot scale preferred.
• Previous experience working with systems that involve solid handling and solid characterization preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, preferably for system or device development.

Responsibilities

• Develop an efficient and rapid crystallization and separation processes to continuously remove oxidized metal fuel from the electrolyte of Voya's metal-air fuel cell.
• Optimize electrolyte formulations and operating process conditions to accelerate precipitation and improve filtration efficiency.
• Work with vendors and Voya's engineering team to design, build, and validate equipment to implement the process in Voya's generators.
• Work with Voya's product development team to scale and demonstrate new materials and processes in pilot and production-intent systems.

Skills

Crystallization

Separation processes

Multiphase reactor development

Filtration systems

Solid handling

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth. Our breakthrough technology allows us to convert abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are also creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power, free from the limitations of the grid. We are assembling a highly-experienced team of visionary founders, tenacious researchers, multi-disciplinary first principles engineers, battle-tested operators and world-class investors to deliver on Voya's ambitious mission. Join us in fueling our electric future.

Position Summary

As one of the first members of the Voya team, you will have a key role in the development of the company. We're looking for scientists and engineers who are passionate about research, innovation, and entrepreneurship to help develop and scale the cell chemistry for Voya's metal-fueled generator. The successful candidate will take a leading role in setting the scientific direction of the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop an efficient and rapid crystallization and separation processes to continuously remove oxidized metal fuel from the electrolyte of Voya's metal-air fuel cell.
• Optimize electrolyte formulations and operating process conditions to accelerate precipitation and improve filtration efficiency.
• Work with vendors and Voya's engineering team to design, build, and validate equipment to implement the process in Voya's generators.
• Work with Voya's product development team to scale and demonstrate new materials and processes in pilot and production-intent systems.

Qualifications

• Track record of developing new crystallization or separation processes or equipment or extensive use of crystallization or separation processes in development of novel materials.
• Previous experience building and validating continuous multiphase reactor and filtration systems at both bench and pilot scale preferred.
• Previous experience working with systems that involve solid handling and solid characterization preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, preferably for system or device development.