Director of Cathode Technology Development

Director of Cathode Technology Development

McCarran, NV

About Redwood Materials

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recyclingkeeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, were 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 Materialss Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.