Process Engineer

$86k

Per Year

Position range in Travis County $70k - $132k Per Year

Process Engineer

Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc.

Occupation: Materials Engineers

Location: Austin, TX - 78754

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16903898

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 8/7/2025

Updated: 8/10/2025

Expires: 9/6/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

Master's Degree

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Hours

40 Hours Per Week

Benefits

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Process Engineer (Austin, TX). Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate research findings into practical solutions that drive our company's technological advancement and competitive edge in the lithium industry. Design and conduct experiments to develop and optimize solvent extraction processes for lithium recovery from various sources, including brines, ores, and recycling materials. Evaluate the performance of different solvent systems and extraction techniques to enhance lithium recovery efficiency and purity. Work with process engineering teams to scale up and integrate developed extraction processes into production systems for commercial viability. Stay updated on the latest advancements in solvent extraction, lithium chemistry, and related fields to guide research directions and technological innovations. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and patents to document research findings, intellectual property, and advancements. Contribute to the development of safety protocols and ensure compliance with laboratory operations and regulatory standards. Conduct primary testing and evaluation of materials for battery applications, focusing on performance improvement and optimization. Develop and prepare cathodes while innovating methods to enhance battery efficiency, lifespan, and overall performance. Perform experiments on Li-ion cathode formation, including slurry preparation, coatings, cell assembly, and testing. Conduct mechanical testing to assess coating strength, durability, elasticity, and adhesion properties for battery materials. Design experiments to evaluate corrosion resistance and optimize nanomaterial properties for battery production. Collaborate with material suppliers to select the best materials for specific battery applications. Utilize advanced tools like SEM, FEM, and MATLAB to analyze material properties and support R D. Analyze the thermal characteristics of battery components to ensure efficient heat dissipation and reliability in battery systems.

Minimum requirements: Master's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field; Proficiency in Electron Microscopy (EM) and Finite Elemental Method (FEM); Familiarity with MATLAB; Excellent communication, strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Salary: $86,174/year. Upload resume on WorkInTexas, email ..., or send resume to EnergyX, 1624 Headway Cir, Austin TX 78754

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