全职 Chemical Engineer 工作, 薪水, SGInnovate 公司招聘中 - Ricebowl

This role is with NEU Battery Materials, a startup supported by SGInnovate.

Background

Founded in 2021, NEU Battery Materials is a Singapore-based climatetech company that developed the world’s first patented electrochemical redox recycling method to recycle used lithium batteries. The company focuses on extracting critical lithium from lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries that are found in electric cars and energy storage systems, which will be key in developing a circular supply chain. NEU aims to be the largest, cleanest, and most neutral source of recycled lithium globally. NEU’s contribution to electrification and circularity has been recognized by the likes of the Temasek Foundation, BloombergNEF, Forbes Asia, and many others. We are expanding our current scale of operations and are seeking an experienced chemical engineer. If this sounds like you, click "Apply" below or send your resume to *************

Job scope

1. 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.

2. Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Perform HAZOP studies and other risk assessments to identify and mitigate process hazards.
• Propose, co-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.

3. Equipment, Inventory, and Maintenance Coordination

• Assist in 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 in NEU’s process line.

4. R&D and Pilot Testing Support

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

5. Production Operations

• Work with senior technology team to 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• 1+ years experience in chemical process development, reaction engineering, or materials processing, preferably with experience in electrochemical processes.
• Proven ability to take initiative and drive problem-solving independently. Experience in a startup is preferred.
• Experience in supporting new systems and processes in a production or pilot line.
• Hands-on experience in a factory floor environment is highly preferred
• Effective team player with good communication and presentation 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

Level of relevant working experience

1 - 2 years

Required Skills

• Safety & Hazardous Operations Analysis
• Production Operations
• Equipment, Inventory, and Maintenance Coordination
• Chemical Engineering

Interested applicants may apply via this link: *************;keyword=neu