Process Engineer/Scientist, Crystalization/Separation

Position Details

Voya Energy is commercializing a closed-loop electrochemical metal fuel and generator that outperforms diesel in energy density, cost, and stability. The company is seeking a scientist or engineer to join its founding team and play a key role in the development of the company's innovative technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop an efficient and rapid crystallization and separation processes to continuously remove oxidized metal fuel from the electrolyte of Voya’s metal-air fuel cell.
• Optimize electrolyte formulations and operating process conditions to accelerate precipitation and improve filtration efficiency.
• Work with vendors and Voya’s engineering team to design, build, and validate equipment to implement the process in Voya’s generators.
• Work with Voya’s product development team to scale and demonstrate new materials and processes in pilot and production-intent systems.

Qualifications

• Track record of developing new crystallization or separation processes or equipment, or extensive use of crystallization or separation processes in development of novel materials.
• Previous experience building and validating continuous multiphase reactor and filtration systems at both bench and pilot scale preferred.
• Previous experience working with systems that involve solid handling and solid characterization preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, preferably for system or device development.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency.

Location

Hayward, CA. Full-time on-site.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience.
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees.
• 100% Company paid benefits.

Compensation Range

$130K - $175K