What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Process Engineer (FT) position at Nth Cycle?
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Nth Cycle is a metal processing technology company. Our electro-extraction technology helps recyclers and miners capture more critical minerals—for use in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, among other things—while dramatically reducing costs and emissions.
Position Description:
This position will focus on basic lab operations needed for the characterization of materials collected by an electro-extraction technology for Li-ion battery recycling. The project involves using basic lab techniques to collect samples, prepare samples for analysis, and learn multiple characterization techniques. Day-to-day responsibilities will include general laboratory operations, developing technical proficiencies for preparing, handling, and running samples through various instruments. This position will be in constant communication with suppliers, the R&D team, and Product Lead to achieve fast passed objectives as a team leader, team member, and technical contributor.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Nth Cycle is a metal processing technology company. Our electro-extraction technology helps recyclers and miners capture more critical minerals—for use in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, among other things—while dramatically reducing costs and emissions.
Position Description:
This position will focus on basic lab operations needed for the characterization of materials collected by an electro-extraction technology for Li-ion battery recycling. The project involves using basic lab techniques to collect samples, prepare samples for analysis, and learn multiple characterization techniques. Day-to-day responsibilities will include general laboratory operations, developing technical proficiencies for preparing, handling, and running samples through various instruments. This position will be in constant communication with suppliers, the R&D team, and Product Lead to achieve fast passed objectives as a team leader, team member, and technical contributor.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Can work with Autodesk to perform CFDs, basic models, read and create P&IDs with flows, and 3D representation of a PFD or fully developed plant.
- Proficient with Chemical plant simulation software, such as Aspen, to create BOMs, predict flows, chemical demand, utilities, and basic sizing of needed equipment.
- Design, develop, and commission chemical preprocessing equipment and instrumentation based on R&D optimizations.
- Establish and carry out test validation for new processes, equipment, and products made.
- Manage small to large capital projects for delivering needed results within budget and schedule.
- Communicate technical results and challenges across the organization to advance product development.
- Demonstrate understanding of established manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Establish and document manufacturing methods, processes, manuals, and training.
- Demonstrate safety leadership, particularly with chemical operations (gas generation, pressure vessels, exothermic reactions, corrosive materials, etc.)
- This safety consciousness should permeate beyond designs and into daily life.
- Lead or participate in safety reviews such as HAZOP, which includes providing technical assistance with corrosive material concerns, cross-contamination of chemicals, etc.
- Assist in implementing environmental improvement initiatives, particularly with respect to emissions, pollutants identification, effluent control, neutralization of caustics/acids, etc.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified candidates will possess a strong combination of the following:
- BS or MS in a Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
- 1-5 years experience in a related environment
- Familiarity with chemical process scale up
- Experience with acidic reactions and metal dissolution
- Strong technical skills and analytical understanding
- Flexible thinking especially while problem solving
- Strong verbal and written/digital communication skills
- Attention to detail and deadline and budget aware
- Previous experience with environmental permitting- desirable
- Previous experience/certifications in Lean manufacturing, 5S, and/or Six Sigma- desirable
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Our Culture:
You won’t find another team like ours. We believe in open, honest communication, and enjoying our work while changing the world. We work quickly but with intention—we’ve scaled our technology in size 100x in the past year. We’re mission-oriented and think big—we’re focused
on reducing gigatons CO2 emissions from the atmosphere by 2050. And we value the perspectives and opinions of our colleagues while pushing each other to excel. We’re a dynamic team looking for a new team member who’s also passionate about addressing climate change and advancing the clean energy industry. Consistent with our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we value colleagues with the ability to work on diverse teams and with a diverse range of people.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000