Powder Handling System Design Engineer

Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials creates a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries.

Mid-Level Software Engineer

In-Person

5+ years of experience

Automotive · Robotics

Description For Powder Handling System Design Engineer

Redwood Materials is seeking an entrepreneurial Engineer to support pilot projects and commercial scale production operations. This engineer will be responsible for leading continuous improvement projects across multiple manufacturing lines. The role involves designing and implementing powder handling equipment and systems, working with various teams to transition new processes into manufacturing, and partnering with suppliers to modify equipment. The ideal candidate should have experience in specialty chemical plant operations, powder handling systems, and a strong mechanical aptitude. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainability efforts in the electric vehicle and clean energy industry.

Last updated 8 days ago

Responsibilities For Powder Handling System Design Engineer

Lead the specification, procurement, and implementation of powder handling equipment and sub-systems
Design equipment layout and resolve interferences and clashes with other equipment/utilities
Review and provide input on new process/equipment designs
Partner with mechanical development team to transition newly developed processes and equipment into manufacturing
Partner with process development team to bring novel process equipment to bear
Work with equipment suppliers to modify off-the-shelf equipment to fit process and layout constraints
Define lab testing requirements to develop a basis of design data set for powder handling equipment

Requirements For Powder Handling System Design Engineer

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
5 - 7 years experience in Specialty Chemical Plant Operations and/or Design and Commissioning
Experience designing/troubleshooting powder handling systems and processes
Strong mechanical aptitude, including understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing
Strong organizational and project management skills
Experience with industrial scale processes and equipment, including automation
Experience with structured capital process, including process/equipment validation
Technical writing experience
Highly proficient with Microsoft office software
Solid Modeling 3D CAD experience preferred
A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place