Staff Chemical Engineer — Battery Recycling Plant Design

Redwood Materials Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking a Staff Chemical Engineer to lead the design and commissioning of first-of-a-kind recycling plants and brownfield retrofit projects.

You will own new plant design from concept through detailed engineering and hands-on commissioning, and lead brownfield initiatives—from scoping to deployment—while collaborating with operations, controls, and software teams to scale battery recycling tech.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of chemical or process engineering experience with proven designs.
• Direct experience designing flowsheets and equipment for large capital projects.
• Hands-on process modeling and equipment sizing experience.
• Proven ability to partner with operations and maintenance teams to implement safe plant improvements.
• Proficiency with data analysis and metallurgical accounting tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to lead in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Design first-of-a-kind recycling plants for battery waste materials, leading projects from concept through commissioning.
• Own and drive brownfield plant retrofits and process improvement projects from initial scoping through full implementation.
• Perform cost analyses, design trade studies, and process modeling to guide equipment sizing, predict plant performance, and maximize profitability.
• Create PFDs, P&IDs, and detailed equipment specification sheets.
• Plan and execute critical testwork, lab-scale trials, and plant trials to validate process designs.
• Partner with mechanical, controls, operations, and maintenance teams to deliver complete plant designs and execute safe commissioning.

Skills

Chemical eng background

Process engineering

Project leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Redwood Materials is seeking a Staff Chemical Engineer to lead the design and commissioning of first-of-a-kind recycling plants and brownfield retrofit projects.

You will own new plant design from concept through detailed engineering and hands-on commissioning, and lead brownfield initiatives—from scoping to deployment—while collaborating with operations, controls, and software teams to scale battery recycling tech.