Design Engineer

Who we are:

NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite anode material manufacturing operations, and has developed an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future. To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com, LinkedIn and X.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off
• Smart, collaborative team members
• A chance to reduce the carbon footprint and work toward a cleaner energy future

Role summary:

Based in Chattanooga, TN in the Anode Materials Division, the Design Engineer will report to the Senior Engineering Manager. The Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and commissioning specialized equipment needed for core manufacturing processes.

This position is fully onsite working at our Riverside facility in Chattanooga, TN. The working hours are Monday through Friday, day shift.

Responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the development and process engineering groups to plan and execute scaling of process equipment from a pilot/development scale to full production capability
• Working closely with outside vendors to select, modify, or design from scratch specialized equipment to support the core processes of the division
• Working with the project management team to help develop CapEx estimates, and to support the PM team with equipment 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 equipment design (P&IDs, FMEAs, structural load calcs, etc.)
• Absorbing all process equipment information, and becoming the “go to” process equipment expert for the division
• Mentoring engineering associates from a technical as well as career standpoint
• Supporting of equipment cost/complexity reduction activities
• Analyzing complex/difficult equipment engineering problems to identify and eliminate root cause

You are:

• An experienced industry professional with an ABET accredited degree in mechanical engineering, or mechanical engineering technology
• An experienced design engineer with a minimum of five (5) years equipment design experience
• Experienced in designing mechanical processing and/or thermal processing equipment
• Exceptional with a 3D design program, ideally SolidWorks
• Proficient to Exceptional at Building Computational Models a la Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and/or Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Experienced with thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic analyses
• Experienced calculating equipment design related engineering data (hardware selection, thermal derating, material selections, etc.)
• Someone that operates well in ambiguity and with minimal supervision
• Someone who can prioritize workstreams and competing demands
• Comfortable communicating with a broad spectrum of associates, including operators, engineers, managers, contractors, and vendors
• Someone who accepts and utilizes feedback for improvement
• A critical thinker, always looking to improve the equipment, process, and operation
• Proficient in oral and written communication
• 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

Extra awesome if you also have:

• Experience leading equipment installation projects
• Registration in TN as a P.E.
• Experience with rapid prototyping such as 3D printing
• Carbon, battery, or graphite manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with Oracle

One dream. One team. One NOVONIX.

Learn more:

• Check us out at www.novonixgroup.com
• Check us on social media on www.linkedin.com/company/novonix/

Diversity statement:

At NOVONIX, we cherish the value that diversity brings and believe that it makes our teams stronger and better able to serve our industry. We’re committing ourselves to inclusivity by building a company that embraces different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

If you see a job posting you believe you would excel at, but don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you. Just make sure to include a cover letter and explain why you’d be a great fit for the job. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance.

NOVONIX prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.