American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that are sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain.
About The Job
As our Chemical Process Engineer, you will optimize and improve our chemical processes for our proprietary lithium-ion battery recycling and primary resource extraction technologies. This candidate will collaborate with our R&D team, plant operations team, and various internal and external experts to ensure the successful design, construction, and operations of our facilities. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the research & development, design, installation, commissioning, and operations of first-of-kind facilities. They should be passionate about designing, implementing, and maintaining efficient chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring quality control of outputs, specifying equipment, crafting and deploying monitoring and sampling protocols, and working in a high-performance and fast-paced environment. The candidate will be a problem-solver and have a keen interest in scaling processes proven at the bench-scale up to pilot- or pre-commercial scales. This should include a constant focus on evaluating current processing steps and proposing and developing next-generation solutions to continuously improve system performance and operability. This position will report to our Chemical Engineering Lead.
Responsibilities
Work with R&D to develop conceptual-level process flow diagrams, design, perform and optimize scale-up experiments of battery recycling and lithium extraction unit operations.
Drive scale-up efforts from bench and pilot scale to demonstration and commercial facilities.
Specify and evaluate process equipment, ensuring compatibility with aggressive chemistry and scalability.
Collaborate with R&D, operations, and equipment vendors to translate laboratory results into robust industrial processes.
Assist engineering team to perform techno-economic analysis, process modeling, and risk assessments to inform process improvements and capital project decisions.
Provide process engineering support during commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting of pilot/demo/commercial plants.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
M.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred, OR equivalent experience and evidence of extraordinary ability
3–5+ years of experience in process scale-up, with a focus on hydrometallurgy, chemical extraction, battery cathode or metal recovery industry.
Proven track record in scaling chemical processes from lab to commercial scale.
Strong background in lithium processing, solvent extraction, precipitation, crystallization, and/or electrochemical systems preferred.
Familiarity with process modeling tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or similar).
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Flourishes under pressure and in ambiguous environments
A willingness and ability to learn, think outside of the box, and develop new skills
Location
Onsite - Reno, NV
Job Type
Full-Time Exempt
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
Stock options
401(K)
Flexible paid time off
Monthly phone stipend
Equal Opportunity Employer
American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Americans With Disabilities Act
American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources.
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