Mechanical Engineer

1 week ago


Westborough, Massachusetts, United States Ascend Elements Full time
Job Description

Revolutionizing Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling

Ascend Elements is a pioneering company in the production of lithium-ion battery materials, utilizing a clean and sustainable supply chain based on recycled feedstock. Our patented Hydro-to-Cathode technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells, resulting in reduced costs, improved performance, and lowered greenhouse gas emissions.

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading front-end engineering projects focused on the handling, discharge, disassembly, and recycling of spent EV batteries and battery manufacturing plant waste to deliver high-quality battery anode and cathode materials for chemical conversion to new battery cathode.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership for capital equipment processes, including technical specification creation, vendor selection and qualification, equipment design/build, FAT, SAT, installation supervision, commissioning, and optimization.
  • Lead mechanical interface with EPC firms and construction contractors to effectively design and execute plant mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems.
  • Support the production plant's technical staff to meet plant metrics with robust processes and quality systems based on the APQP tool kit.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or applicable engineering field. Advanced degree a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing plant design, construction/installation, commissioning, start-up, and optimization in the field of recycling, automotive, petrochemical, chemical processes, or advanced materials manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of and hands-on experience using APQP tools, including FMEA, SPC, and design and process validation, as well as Lean and 6 Sigma tools.
  • Effective project management for $1M+ capital equipment projects.
  • Experience, judgment, and technical knowledge to drive data-based decisions.
  • Knowledge and experience base in process design and equipment selection for performance materials or similar manufacturing and the associated facility support systems.
  • Skilled user of MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
  • AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CHEMCAD, ASPEN competency a plus.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.


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