Engineer, Process

Novonix Battery Testing Services - Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Chattanooga, TN

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Process Engineer at NOVONIX will be responsible for designing, implementing, commissioning, and monitoring elevated temperature processes for the manufacturing of synthetic graphite. This role is crucial in scaling processes from pilot to full production, ensuring efficient operations within the Anode Materials Division in Chattanooga, TN. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to support project management and process design, while also becoming the go-to expert for process-related inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the development group to plan and execute scaling of processes from a pilot/development scale to full production capability
• Designing all core aspects/estimations of various processes (process maps, flows, temperatures, pressures, energy demands, etc.)
• Working with the project management team to help develop CapEx estimates, and to support the PM team with process specific information during construction of the various processes
• Supporting the other engineering disciplines during process commissioning
• Identifying, working with, and selecting vendors/contractors to deliver crucial process equipment and services
• Generation of supporting data for process design (P&IDs, pipe stress calcs, equipment section reviews, etc.)
• Absorbing all process information, and becoming the 'go to' process expert for the division
• Support of process cost/complexity reduction activities
• Analyzes complex/difficult process engineering problems to identify and eliminate root cause

Requirements

• An ABET accredited degree in chemical or mechanical engineering
• A minimum of 5 years process engineering experience, ideally in a complex industry such as paper, petroleum, thermal and/or chemical manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience managing, operating, or implementing complex processes
• Demonstrated experience calculating process related engineering data (flows, pressures, energy consumption, thermal transfer, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to select and implement process equipment (furnaces, pump types, pipe material selections, etc.)
• Attentive to detail, able to digest large quantities of data, make connections between the data, and execute changes based on those connections
• Self-starter who operates well in ambiguity and with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize workstreams and competing demands
• Ability to work well under pressure, making, executing and justifying complex and impactful decisions
• Comfortable communicating with a broad spectrum of associates, including operators, engineers, managers, contractors, and vendors
• A critical thinker, always looking to improve the equipment, process, and operation
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Passionate about creating and maintaining a great work culture
• Willing to go the extra mile to get the job done and to satisfy customers/stakeholders

Nice-to-haves

• Experience leading small to medium scale ($5M+) capital projects
• High Temperature (Refractory) manufacturing experience (thermal focused)
• P.E., MBA, or other higher level career achievements
• Familiarity with Oracle

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits
• Paid time off
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a cleaner energy future