Redwood Materials, Inc.
Director of Cathode Technology Development
Redwood Materials, Inc., Nevada, Iowa, United States, 50201
Director of Cathode Technology Development
McCarran, NV
About Redwood Materials Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling—keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Responsibilities
Identify, develop and implement manufacturing processes and equipment for the scale-up and cost-competitive production of cathode active materials from recycled materials
Develop a technology roadmap to support our business strategy and customer needs. Define and lead technology projects
Develop a network of equipment vendors that we can leverage for development and to support future capital investment
Creating intellectual property (IP) and working with the legal team to write and file patent applications
Providing technical expertise to the commercial and business development teams and wider Redwood Materials senior management and stakeholders
Qualifications
A degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. An advanced degree is preferred
At least 7 to 10 years of industrial experience with demonstrated experience in relevant areas such as process chemistry, process design and synthesis, chemical reactor design, process scale-up, process engineering, and technology management
Technical expertise in inorganic materials processes, including solids handling, slurry handling, medium-to-high temperature processing of particulate solids, gas-solid separation, gas treatment, drying, filtration and milling
Recognized as a technology leader and expert in inorganic materials processing
Preferably, possessing a deep understanding of cathode synthesis, pCAM synthesis and how these translate into battery performance
A demonstrated ability to lead and develop high performance teams
Ability to manage and prioritize activities in a fast-changing environment
A track record of building trust within internal teams and with external customers
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across verbal, visual and written media
A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
Working Conditions
Environment, such as office or outdoors
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
Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
Occasional work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
As set forth in Redwood Materials’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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About Redwood Materials Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling—keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Responsibilities
Identify, develop and implement manufacturing processes and equipment for the scale-up and cost-competitive production of cathode active materials from recycled materials
Develop a technology roadmap to support our business strategy and customer needs. Define and lead technology projects
Develop a network of equipment vendors that we can leverage for development and to support future capital investment
Creating intellectual property (IP) and working with the legal team to write and file patent applications
Providing technical expertise to the commercial and business development teams and wider Redwood Materials senior management and stakeholders
Qualifications
A degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. An advanced degree is preferred
At least 7 to 10 years of industrial experience with demonstrated experience in relevant areas such as process chemistry, process design and synthesis, chemical reactor design, process scale-up, process engineering, and technology management
Technical expertise in inorganic materials processes, including solids handling, slurry handling, medium-to-high temperature processing of particulate solids, gas-solid separation, gas treatment, drying, filtration and milling
Recognized as a technology leader and expert in inorganic materials processing
Preferably, possessing a deep understanding of cathode synthesis, pCAM synthesis and how these translate into battery performance
A demonstrated ability to lead and develop high performance teams
Ability to manage and prioritize activities in a fast-changing environment
A track record of building trust within internal teams and with external customers
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across verbal, visual and written media
A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
Working Conditions
Environment, such as office or outdoors
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
Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
Occasional work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
As set forth in Redwood Materials’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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