Process Research Engineer: Hydrometallurgy Innovator

Lithium Nevada, LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithium Americas is seeking a Process Research Engineer to lead Lithium Nevada’s technical efforts in developing and optimizing key unit operations for clay processing and hydrometallurgical steps at the Reno, NV office.

You will design bench and pilot campaigns, manage data, and collaborate with engineers, geologists and contractors to advance models, reduce cost, and accelerate development while upholding safety and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering or related field is required.
• Master’s or PhD is strongly preferred.
• Minimum three years of industrial research experience, preferably in mining or mineral processing/hydrometallurgy.
• Strong understanding of mineral process engineering, unit operations, and hydrometallurgy equipment selection.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy experimental campaigns to develop and optimize key unit operations in a clay extraction process.
• Interpret data, report findings, and drive project decisions.
• Collaborate with engineers, geologists, and contractors to advance process models and simulations.
• Support technology evaluations with cost/benefit analyses.
• Mentor and lead teams to foster innovation and safe, efficient execution.

Skills

Mineral processing

Chemical engineering

Hydrometallurgy

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Analytical instruments

Laboratory testing equipment

Data management tools

Job description

Lithium Americas is seeking a Process Research Engineer to lead Lithium Nevada’s technical efforts in developing and optimizing key unit operations for clay processing and hydrometallurgical steps at the Reno, NV office.

You will design bench and pilot campaigns, manage data, and collaborate with engineers, geologists and contractors to advance models, reduce cost, and accelerate development while upholding safety and environmental stewardship.