Lilac Solutions is a lithium extraction company unlocking brine resources to provide essential raw materials to the battery industry. Lilac’s unique ion exchange process eliminates the environmental impact of conventional lithium extraction while boosting production. The company was founded in 2016 by a team of engineers passionate about delivering innovations to the mining sector to minimize environmental impact and support the clean energy economy. Lilac is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Job Description

Lilac is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead mechanical design of custom chemical process equipment for Lilac's bead manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities will include working with process and materials engineers to determine specifications of equipment, conceptual and detailed design, procurement and fabrication, installation, commissioning, and operations for process equipment and systems at pilot and commercial scale. This is a full-time position.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience in chemical or materials manufacturing
• Experience with custom chemical equipment design, piping design and sizing, equipment commissioning and plant integration.
• Advanced knowledge with Inventor, SolidWorks, or equivalent 3D CAD systems and in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Passion for rapid prototyping and innovation
• Highly organized with sharp attention to numerical detail
• Excited to work on a small fast-paced startup team with a drive to succeed and grow with the company

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a periodic basis
• Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
• Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
• Move long distances (across large warehouse floor)
• Can travel to sites across the Western US up to 50% of the time

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k pre and post-tax options
• Flexible Paid Time Off policy