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Senior Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Processing

Redwood Materials is localizing the battery supply chain by recovering, reusing, and recycling critical materials to enable the energy transition. We are seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer focused on mechanical processing and separation to provide technical leadership, drive process development from lab to commercial scale, and support operations at our Nevada and South Carolina sites.

Skills

  • Mechanical separation and processing design
  • Process scale-up and pilot testing
  • Experimental design and data analysis
  • Plant design and commissioning
  • Trade-off and financial evaluation for process options
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Hands-on, self-motivated approach

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with production engineering teams to align process development with operating asset needs
  • Identify challenges and opportunities in mechanical separation at laboratory, pilot, and commercial scales
  • Design experiments and analyze experimental data from lab, pilot, and plant trials
  • Recommend plant modifications and support implementation to improve mechanical processing performance
  • Provide technical leadership for mechanical separation systems across Redwood locations
  • Contribute technical input to flowsheet options analysis and provide recommendations
  • Support commissioning, scale-up activities, and cross-site technical initiatives
  • Ensure safe execution of work in office and production environments and follow PPE and safety protocols

Education

  • B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
  • Relevant industrial experience in mechanical processing, materials separation, or metallurgical/recycling operations

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan (and potential employer match)
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Equity or long-term incentive opportunities
  • Professional development and training support
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August 21, 2025
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