Process Research Engineer, Lithium Processing

Lithium Nevada, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithium Americas is seeking a Process Research Engineer to lead experimental campaigns in developing and optimizing clay extraction processes at the Reno, NV site. You will design bench and pilot-scale studies to prove concepts for safe, efficient, and low-cost lithium processing, including clay leaching, neutralization and precipitation, with opportunities in crystallization and solid/liquid separation.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, data interpretation, and reporting, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering or relevant field; Masters/PhD preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in industrial research, preferably mining or hydrometallurgy.
• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and metallurgical characterization methods.
• Strong data management, reporting and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy experimental campaigns to develop and optimize key unit operations for clay extraction.
• Guide team using scientific principles and creative thinking to address technical challenges.
• Manage data flows and reporting for research projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, geologists and contractors to refine models and accelerate development.
• Evaluate and select advanced technologies via cost/benefit analyses.
• Foster innovation through constructive challenge and vendor engagement.

Skills

Research & development

Analytical instrumentation

Data management

Communication

Independent motivation

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Process simulators

Job description

Lithium Americas is seeking a Process Research Engineer to lead experimental campaigns in developing and optimizing clay extraction processes at the Reno, NV site. You will design bench and pilot-scale studies to prove concepts for safe, efficient, and low-cost lithium processing, including clay leaching, neutralization and precipitation, with opportunities in crystallization and solid/liquid separation.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, data interpretation, and reporting, plus