Full-Time

Senior Chemical Engineer

Recycling Production

Updated on 4/12/2025

Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials

501-1,000 employees

Recycles batteries for domestic material supply

No salary listed

Senior

McCarran, NV, USA

Category
Process Engineering
Requirements
  • B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline.
  • 5 - 7 years experience in Chemical Plant Operations and/or Design and Commissioning.
  • Large scale industrial processing experience.
  • Operational support and track record of solving difficult chemical and metallurgical process problems and making plant improvements.
  • Testwork and pilot plant design and operating experience.
  • Process modelling (HSCSIM, SysCAD, METSIM) and equipment sizing linking testwork and pilot plant operation to real project implementation.
  • Trade-off studies and financial evaluation.
  • Process plant design and commissioning.
  • Track record of solving difficult chemical and metallurgical processing problems.
  • Self Motivated with a hands on approach who takes the initiative.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
Responsibilities
  • Working closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure that our processes are safe, efficient, sustainable, and continuously improving.
  • Leading and participating in cross-functional teams to develop and implement new process plant and equipment.
  • Testwork and pilot plant design and operation.
  • Flowsheet conceptualization and development.
  • Flowsheet trade-off evaluations and studies.
  • Process plant design.
  • Process plant implementation and installation assistance.
  • Process plant commissioning and ramp-up.
Desired Qualifications
  • Metallurgical processing context of this experience is desired (mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy and electrometallurgy) but it isn’t essential.

Redwood Materials focuses on battery recycling and the supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. The company addresses the need for sustainable battery production by transforming the supply chain, which currently involves critical metals traveling long distances before reaching cell factories. By recycling batteries, Redwood Materials produces domestic sources of anode and cathode materials, which are essential for battery production. This approach not only reduces costs for U.S. cell manufacturers but also minimizes environmental impact by decreasing reliance on overseas procurement. Redwood Materials aims to support the growing demand for lithium-ion batteries, projected to increase significantly by 2030, by providing a sustainable and cost-effective solution for battery material sourcing.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$3.8B

Headquarters

Carson City, Nevada

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for EVs increases battery production scrap for Redwood's recycling.
  • U.S. incentives for domestic battery production benefit Redwood's expansion plans.
  • Advancements in battery chemistry improve Redwood's recycling efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established battery manufacturers threatens Redwood's market share.
  • Delays in South Carolina facility construction could impact production goals.
  • Fluctuating raw material prices may affect Redwood's profitability.

What makes Redwood Materials unique

  • Redwood Materials creates a circular supply chain for lithium-ion batteries.
  • The company offers domestic anode and cathode materials from recycled batteries.
  • Redwood's partnerships with major automakers enhance its market position.

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