Staff Cathode Design Engineer – Scale-Up & Impact

Redwood Materials Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials Inc. is seeking a Staff Cathode Design Engineer to lead the development, scale-up, and manufacturing of Cathode Active Materials (CAM).

You will identify, design, and optimize core production technologies, driving cost-effective, high-performing processes that meet strict specs and quality standards. You will direct DOE studies, partner with cross-functional teams, and manage high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment while aligning with our CAM

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in process development, scale-up, and technical management in chemical processing or inorganic materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and scale-up engineering to identify, design and implement CAM production technologies.
• Direct and conduct advanced Design of Experiments to guide scale-up and cost reduction.
• Lead interactions with equipment suppliers from conceptual design to site acceptance testing.
• Drive technology roadmap and generate IP with legal teams for patent filings.
• Act as technical advisor to commercial teams, business development, and partners.
• Lead cross-functional teams to translate lab findings to commercial scale.

Skills

Process modeling

Data analysis

DOE design of experiments

Cross-functional leadership

Technical communication

Education

MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Redwood Materials Inc. is seeking a Staff Cathode Design Engineer to lead the development, scale-up, and manufacturing of Cathode Active Materials (CAM).

You will identify, design, and optimize core production technologies, driving cost-effective, high-performing processes that meet strict specs and quality standards. You will direct DOE studies, partner with cross-functional teams, and manage high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment while aligning with our CAM