Mechanical Engineer

Posted on 11/1/2023

INACTIVE

201-500 employees

Lithium extraction solutions

Company Overview

Lilac's mission is to scale lithium supply for the electric era by unlocking brine resources to provide essential raw materials to the battery industry. Lilac’s unique ion exchange process eliminates the environmental impact of conventional lithium extraction while boosting production.

Data & Analytics

Energy

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$223.7M

Founded

2016

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 13%

1 year growth

↑ 105%

2 year growth

↑ 428%

Locations

Oakland, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

AutoCAD

CategoriesNew

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Requirements

8+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience
Degree in mechanical engineering or similar
Highly organized with sharp attention to numerical and scientific detail
Excited to work on a small fast-paced startup team
Experience with AutoCAD
US work permit

Responsibilities

Participate in man-hour estimation and engineering schedules for new projects
Direct and manage other mechanical engineers, designers, and consultants where required
Report progress on a weekly basis to the Project Engineer on all mechanical engineering activities/deliverables.
Develop project and equipment specifications, piping specifications, scope of work and deliverables
Sizing of mechanical equipment, including pump sizing
Mechanical engineering calculations
Develop equipment lists and datasheets
Develop plant layout arrangement drawings
Review design drawings (squad checks)
Participate in design review meetings and HAZOP studies
Develop procurement packages (enquiry, adjudication, purchase Recommendations)
Interface with third parties in a technical capacity
Participate actively in team environment and contribute to successful completion of team goals

Desired Qualifications

Experience designing and fabricating mineral processing or chemical handling systems
Experience with pilot design and commissioning

About Lilac Solutions, Inc.

Lilac Solutions is a lithium extraction technology company focused on scaling lithium production for the electric vehicle era. Lilac solves the critical technology problems which today prevent development of the world’s largest lithium resources: low yields, high costs, slow start-up, poor reliability, and massive environmental impacts. Lilac’s technology represents such a step-change in performance and cost that it also unlocks the development of new unconventional lithium deposits with low lithium grades and high impurities, which have historically been impossible to produce. In 2021, Lilac raised $150M in Series B financing from investors including T. Rowe Price, Lowercarbon Capital, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Sumitomo, BMW and SK Materials. Lilac is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Job Description

Lilac is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and build lithium process equipment at pilot and commercial scales. This person will work closely with chemical engineers to optimize equipment and plant design. Responsibilities will include mechanical engineering and design of the equipment and system, including plant layout design. Some travel may be required. Initially, the projects are located in South America and the US. This is a full-time position based in Oakland, CA.

Responsibilities

Participate in man-hour estimation and engineering schedules for new projects
Direct and manage other mechanical engineers, designers, and consultants where required
Report progress on a weekly basis to the Project Engineer on all mechanical engineering activities/deliverables.
Develop project and equipment specifications, piping specifications, scope of work and deliverables
Sizing of mechanical equipment, including pump sizing
Mechanical engineering calculations
Develop equipment lists and datasheets
Develop plant layout arrangement drawings
Review design drawings (squad checks)
Participate in design review meetings and HAZOP studies
Develop procurement packages (enquiry, adjudication, purchase Recommendations)
Interface with third parties in a technical capacity
Participate actively in team environment and contribute to successful completion of team goals

Candidate Qualifications

8+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience
Degree in mechanical engineering or similar
Highly organized with sharp attention to numerical and scientific detail
Excited to work on a small fast-paced startup team
Experience with AutoCAD
US work permit

Preferred Skills

Experience designing and fabricating mineral processing or chemical handling systems
Experience with pilot design and commissioning

Compensation

Salary range: $100k-$145k annually (commensurate with experience)
Stock options
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k program
Long Term Disability Insurance
Flexible time off policy
Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Daily catered lunch
Onsite gym
Monthly Phone Stipend

EEO Statement

Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity. Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.