Process Engineer, Lithium Extraction

Lilac • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Lilac is seeking a Process Engineer to design and conduct experiments on Lilac’s proprietary ion exchange system to support the scale-up of its technology. You will be part of a team responsible for improving the performance of Lilac's mini pilot scale lithium extraction modules using engineering principles. It’s a collaborative position where you will work with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and drive innovation. An ideal candidate provides new ideas, and/or refines the existing technology through a process of researching, designing, experimenting, and testing. Day-to-day responsibilities will include operating process equipment, data collection, data analysis and summarizing results and conclusions in technical reports. This is a full-time position, with up to 25% travel to lithium extraction sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Familiar with laboratory equipment and safety procedures.
• Highly organized with sharp attention to detail, proficient in data analysis and interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface and collaborate with other engineers, chemists, and operators.
• Pass a respirator fit test periodically, occasionally stand for up to 8 hours per day, occasionally move up to 50 lbs, and wear PPE.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience.
• Experience working with process equipment in an industrial setting, preferably with brine solutions or water treatment systems.
• Experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, commission, and operate lithium extraction modules and associated components, across bench and pilot scale.
• Development of new designs to improve efficiency of the technology
• Develop key design documents such as material balances, PFDs, P&IDs
• Automation, process control, and continual improvement of the lithium extraction skids
• Evaluation of equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Up to 25% travel, to commission and operate lithium extraction plants both domestically and internationally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level