Chemical Engineer | Graphite Battery Materials

Molten Industries•Oakland, CA

1d•$90,000 - $150,000

About The Position

As a member of Moltenâs early team, you will support the development, optimization, and scale-up of chemical processing for graphite production at the lab, pilot, and commercial scale. You will lead the design, procurement, commissioning, and operation of pilot to commercial scale chemical processing equipment. You will optimize chemical processes to produce high-quality graphite. You are a scrappy self-starter with a bias to action. You enjoy being hands-on and building physical systems, and you are comfortable translating complex problems into achievable goals.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working with chemical processes at the pilot or commercial scale
BS / MS / PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering (or equivalent)
Hands-on experience designing, building, and operating chemical manufacturing or processing plants at the pilot to commercial scale
Experience designing, building, and operating chemical plants for 24/7 industrial use, with safety at the forefront
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Startup experience or experience in a fast-paced environment
Experience working with production, processing, and handling of graphite, powders, and/or acids

Responsibilities

Lead the design, procurement, commissioning, and operation of pilot to commercial scale graphite anode processing plants, especially purification, mixing, filtration, and coating processes
Optimize Moltenâs graphite anode material at pilot and commercial scale to meet customer quality, purity, and performance requirements
Work closely with a small technical founding team to push our graphite production technology to industrial scale