Overview

NEU Battery Materials aims to be the largest, cleanest, and most neutral source of recycled lithium globally. The firm developed the world's first patented electrochemical redox recycling method that only uses electricity and water. This revolutionary approach is paving the way for a more sustainable future in LFP battery recycling.

We are expanding our current scale of operations and are seeking an experienced chemical engineer. This new teammate will play a crucial role in process and production responsibilities, and contribute to operational excellence.

If this sounds like you, click "Apply" below or send your resume to careers@neumaterials.com

Responsibilities

1. Production Operations and Team Management

• Lead, train, and supervise the production team to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Plan and execute production schedules to maximize throughput while minimizing waste and downtime.
• Track, analyze, and report production performance using daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs.

2. Process Engineering and Optimization

• Monitor critical process parameters to ensure chemical output consistency and product quality.
• Troubleshoot operational issues to maintain process stability and reduce unplanned interruptions.
• Conduct mass and energy balances to identify opportunities for improving yield and resource efficiency.
• Analyze and optimize reaction kinetics, separation, and purification processes to enhance lithium and critical metal recovery from spent LFP batteries.

3. Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Perform HAZOP studies and other risk assessments to identify and mitigate process hazards.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, operating manuals, and safety data sheets for all plant operations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and internal audits to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Document findings, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

4. Equipment, Inventory, and Maintenance Coordination

• Oversee the maintenance of key equipment to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• Monitor raw material usage and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely replenishment and avoid production bottlenecks.
• Support commissioning and scaling up of new equipment and process lines.

5. R&D and Pilot Testing Support

• Design and execute pilot-scale experiments to validate process improvements and assess chemical recovery efficiency.
• Collaborate with R&D to transition lab-scale innovations to production-scale implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering
• 3+ years experience in chemical process development, reaction engineering, or materials processing, preferably with experience in electrochemical processes.
• Hands-on experience in a factory floor environment is highly preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for process troubleshooting and optimization.
• Effective team player with good communication and presentation skills
• Possess good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication in English

Working Conditions

• Factory or manufacturing plant environment
• Shift work may be required (e.g., evenings and weekends)
• Exposure to noise, machinery, and potentially hazardous materials