Sr Engineer, Process

Novonix Limited; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery technology company in Chattanooga seeks a Process Engineer to design and implement processes for synthetic graphite production. The role involves collaboration with development teams, managing complex projects, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in process engineering and a strong educational background in engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years process engineering experience or 5-7 years with a master's degree.
• Experience managing complex processes and calculating engineering data.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing elevated temperature processes for synthetic graphite.
• Mentoring engineering associates and supporting process cost reduction activities.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

ABET accredited degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Riverside, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Who we are:

NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite anode material manufacturing operations, and has developed an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future. To learn more, visit us atwww.novonixgroup.com , LinkedIn and X.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off
• Smart, collaborative team members
• A chance to reduce the carbon footprint and work toward a cleaner energy future

Role Summary:
Based in Chattanooga, TN in the Anode Materials Division, the Process Engineer will report to the Senior Engineering Manager. The Process Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, commissioning, and monitoring of elevated temperature processes to manufacture synthetic graphite.

Responsibilities include:
• Working closely with the development group to plan and execute scaling of processes from a pilot/development scale to full production capability
• Designing all core aspects/estimations of various processes (process maps, flows, temperatures, pressures, energy demands, etc.)
• Working with the project management team to help develop CapEx estimates, and to support the PM team with process specific information during construction of the various processes
• Supporting the other engineering disciplines during process commissioning
• Identifying, working with, and selecting vendors/contractors to deliver crucial process equipment and services
• Generation of supporting data for process design (P&IDs, pipe stress calcs, equipment section reviews, etc.)
• Absorbing all process information, and becoming the “go to” process expert for the division
• Mentors engineering associates from a technical as well as career standpoint
• Support of process cost/complexity reduction activities
• Analyzes complex/difficult process engineering problems to identify and eliminate root cause
• Mentor other Process Engineers on the team
You are:
• An experienced industry professional, with an ABET accredited degree in chemical or mechanical engineering
• An experienced process/project engineer with a minimum of 10 years process engineering experience, or a master’s degree and 5-7 years of experience, ideally in a complex industry, such as paper, petroleum, thermal and/or chemical manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience managing, operating, or implementing complex processes
• Demonstrated experience calculating process related engineering data (flows, pressures, energy consumption, thermal transfer, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to select and implement process equipment (furnaces, pump types, pipe material selections, etc.)
• Attentive to detail, able to digest large quantities of data, make connections between the data, and execute changes based on those connections
• Someone that is a self starter, and operates well in ambiguity and with minimal supervision
• Someone who can prioritize workstreams and competing demands
• Someone that works well under pressure, and can make, execute and justify complex and impactful decisions
• Comfortable communicating with a broad spectrum of associates, including operators, engineers, managers, contractors, and vendors
• A critical thinker, always looking to improve the equipment, process, and operation
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Passionate about creating and maintaining a great work culture
• Willing to go the extra mile to get the job done and to satisfy customers/stakeholders

Extra awesome if you also have:
• Experience leading small to medium scale ($5M+) capital projects
• High Temperature (Refractory) manufacturing experience (thermal focused)
• P.E., MBA, or other higher level career achievements
• Familiarity with Oracle

At NOVONIX, we cherish the value that diversity brings and believe that it makes our teams stronger and better able to serve our industry. We’re committing ourselves to inclusivity by building a company that embraces different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

If you see a job posting you believe you would excel at, but don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you. Just make sure to include a cover letter and explain why you’d be a great fit for the job. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance.

NOVONIX prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Riverside, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America