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Redwood Materials hires Materials Engineers across battery recycling, cathode active material production, and refinery operations. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, covering multiple visa types and supporting candidates from application through long-term work authorization.
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Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Senior Process Engineer
As a Senior Process engineer at Redwood you will have the opportunity to make the world a better place by contributing to a wide variety of processes and projects across the business and locations. The chemical engineering team has three main functions that leverage all the fields of chemical and metallurgical processing: Provide sound technical support and continuously improve our commercial operations; Develop new processes and plants to address the immediate challenges of the recycling industry; Research and development to address the future challenges of recycling industry. This Senior Chemical Engineer will fall underneath Redwood's Plant Design and Commissioning group supporting our hydrometallurgy refining plants and related operations.
Responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure that our processes are safe, efficient, sustainable, and continuously improving
- Leading and participating in cross-functional teams to develop and implement new process plant and equipment
- Testwork and pilot plant design and operation
- Flowsheet conceptualization and development
- Flowsheet trade-off evaluations and studies
- Process plant design
- Process plant implementation and installation assistance
- Process plant commissioning and ramp-up
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline
- 5 to 7 years experience in Chemical Plant Operations and/or Design and Commissioning
- Large scale industrial processing experience
- Operational support and track record of solving difficult chemical and metallurgical process problems and making plant improvements
- Testwork and pilot plant design and operating experience
- Process modelling (HSCSIM, SysCAD, METSIM) and equipment sizing linking testwork and pilot plant operation to real project implementation
- Trade-off studies and financial evaluation
- Process plant design and commissioning
- Track record of solving difficult chemical and metallurgical processing problems
- Metallurgical processing context of this experience is desired (mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy and electrometallurgy) but it isn't essential
- Self Motivated with a hands on approach who takes the initiative
- Strong written and verbal communication
- A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
- Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards
- Must be able to communicate clearly
Working Conditions:
- Split work environment between office and the production facility
- Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility
- Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
- May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Senior Process Engineer
As a Senior Process engineer at Redwood you will have the opportunity to make the world a better place by contributing to a wide variety of processes and projects across the business and locations. The chemical engineering team has three main functions that leverage all the fields of chemical and metallurgical processing: Provide sound technical support and continuously improve our commercial operations; Develop new processes and plants to address the immediate challenges of the recycling industry; Research and development to address the future challenges of recycling industry. This Senior Chemical Engineer will fall underneath Redwood's Plant Design and Commissioning group supporting our hydrometallurgy refining plants and related operations.
Responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure that our processes are safe, efficient, sustainable, and continuously improving
- Leading and participating in cross-functional teams to develop and implement new process plant and equipment
- Testwork and pilot plant design and operation
- Flowsheet conceptualization and development
- Flowsheet trade-off evaluations and studies
- Process plant design
- Process plant implementation and installation assistance
- Process plant commissioning and ramp-up
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline
- 5 to 7 years experience in Chemical Plant Operations and/or Design and Commissioning
- Large scale industrial processing experience
- Operational support and track record of solving difficult chemical and metallurgical process problems and making plant improvements
- Testwork and pilot plant design and operating experience
- Process modelling (HSCSIM, SysCAD, METSIM) and equipment sizing linking testwork and pilot plant operation to real project implementation
- Trade-off studies and financial evaluation
- Process plant design and commissioning
- Track record of solving difficult chemical and metallurgical processing problems
- Metallurgical processing context of this experience is desired (mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy and electrometallurgy) but it isn't essential
- Self Motivated with a hands on approach who takes the initiative
- Strong written and verbal communication
- A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
- Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards
- Must be able to communicate clearly
Working Conditions:
- Split work environment between office and the production facility
- Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility
- Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
- May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.
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Align your credentials to battery materials
Redwood prioritizes candidates with hands-on experience in electrochemical materials, lithium-ion cell components, or hydrometallurgical processing. Before applying, document your coursework, projects, or publications that connect directly to cathode or anode material development.
Verify your degree field supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relate to the Materials Engineer role. A degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or metallurgy typically qualifies. A general engineering degree without relevant coursework can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target roles in Nevada before broader sites
Redwood's primary manufacturing and R&D operations are in Nevada. Roles posted there move faster through internal approvals and are more likely to have active headcount with sponsorship budgets already allocated for the fiscal year.
Confirm LCA prevailing wage tier during offer negotiation
Before signing an offer, ask HR which DOL prevailing wage level the Labor Condition Application will use. A Level I or II designation can affect long-term compensation growth and may signal the role's seniority relative to your experience.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by visa type
Redwood posts Materials Engineer roles across multiple functions. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for positions open to your visa category, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed rather than asking after the fact.
Start CPT or OPT authorization before your program ends
If you're transitioning from an F-1 visa, USCIS requires your OPT authorization to be active before your start date. Apply through your Designated School Official at least 90 days before graduation to avoid gaps that would delay your Redwood start date.
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Find Materials Engineer at Redwood Materials JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Redwood Materials sponsor H-1B visas for Materials Engineers?
Yes, Redwood Materials sponsors H-1B visas for Materials Engineer roles. Because the H-1B cap lottery runs once per year with registrations in March, timing your job search to align with that window matters. Candidates already on OPT or another cap-exempt status have more flexibility on start dates and are often preferred for roles with immediate hiring needs.
Which visa types does Redwood Materials commonly sponsor for Materials Engineers?
Redwood Materials sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for Materials Engineer roles. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 as a faster alternative to H-1B. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN status under the USMCA, which requires no USCIS petition and can be obtained at the border.
How do I apply for Materials Engineer jobs at Redwood Materials?
Browse open Materials Engineer positions on Migrate Mate, where you can filter by visa type to confirm sponsorship eligibility before applying. Redwood's roles often specify a focus area such as cathode active materials, hydrometallurgy, or cell testing, so tailor your resume to the technical domain of the specific posting rather than submitting a general application across multiple roles.
What qualifications does Redwood Materials expect for Materials Engineer roles?
Redwood typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field. For H-1B and E-3 sponsorship, the degree must directly relate to the role's technical requirements, which USCIS scrutinizes at the specialty occupation stage. Candidates with direct experience in lithium-ion battery materials, solid-state chemistry, or process scale-up are consistently sought across Redwood's engineering teams.
How do I plan my timeline if Redwood Materials sponsors my H-1B?
H-1B sponsorship for a new cap-subject petition requires USCIS lottery selection in March, with an October 1 start date if selected. If you're on F-1 OPT when you receive an offer, confirm your OPT expiration date against that October window. If there's a gap, ask Redwood's HR team about cap-gap coverage, which USCIS provides to F-1 students whose OPT expires while a timely H-1B petition is pending.
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