Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We’re doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.

Lead Process Engineer – Battery Recycling

Location: BMC/Carson City | Full-Time | Onsite

Overview

We are in the early design stage of our next battery recycling plant and seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join the team. This is a fast-moving, high-impact project. We’re targeting build and commissioning in under a year, with big equipment and serious engineering challenges. You’ll be part of a small, highly capable team that’s driving this from concept to operation—hands-on and end-to-end.

Responsibilities will Include

Full ownership of process design, including the process model and all related design documentation
Flowsheet development and optimization:
Shredding, conveyance, and dewatering
Tanks, pumps, and flow loops
Specifying, sizing, and selecting process equipment
Developing and maintaining system-level mass and energy balances
Process integration design with downstream thermal/mechanical systems to extract maximum product value
Rapidly iterating on process challenges with creative and technically sound solutions
Communicating designs clearly—using diagrams, models, slides, or any other medium that gets the team aligned

Desired Qualifications

Someone who will proactively jump into problems; identify the key challenges and frame the analysis/tests necessary to solve!
Someone who is always curious: you’re not afraid to ask lots of questions so that you know the system inside out
Strong working knowledge of:
Mechanical size-reduction equipment
Solids conveyance: belt conveyors; augers
Wet processing systems: tanks, pumps, filtration systems
Experience building and owning full process models (mass/energy balance, PFDs, P&IDs)
Familiarity with hazardous feedstocks (e.g., lithium-ion batteries, e-waste, chemicals)
B.S. or M.S. in Chemical or Process Engineering
5+ years in industrial process design, scale-up, and commissioning

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards
Must be able to communicate clearly

Working Conditions:

Split work environment between office and the production facility
Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility
Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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