We are seeking a talented Chemical Engineer to lead the design, development, and operation of a continuously operating, lab-scale pilot for converting crude lithium chloride brines into battery-grade lithium carbonate. This role involves utilizing advanced crystallization methods inspired by pharmaceutical industry techniques to improve the purity and yield of lithium carbonate.

Responsibilities

• Pilot Plant Engineering, Design, and Development
  • Design and iterate flow sheets for lab-scale pilot (20 - 50 L reactors).
  • Integrate process modeling software into plant design.
  • Review and approve flow sheet design prior to equipment purchases.
• Equipment Purchasing Decisions
  • Develop procurement specifications.
  • Source appropriate vendors, considering economics and technical product performance.
  • Identify and reduce lead times for equipment delivery.
  • Collaborate with finance an...