

Technology Development
Pre-processing Engineer
Kashiwa City, Chiba
5 million to 15 million yen
This position is looking for an engineer to work on research and development of pre-processing processes from lithium-containing sources (e.g. ores, slags, used lithium batteries).
[Attractiveness of this job]
- The company will be responsible for the core technology behind the world's first lithium extraction technology, "LiSMIC."
- We can take on the challenge of using materials and processing methods that have not been used before, and create optimal processes from scratch.
- Playing a part in technological development that directly relates to social issues
We aim to enable each employee to perform at their best.
We also strive to create a pleasant working environment.
[Job Description]
- Research and examination of optimal pretreatment processes for LiSMIC (Lithium Ion Conduction Microscopy)
- Design, manufacture, prototyping and operation of equipment related to the above
- Evaluation of material balance of the entire lithium extraction process using the above equipment
- Organizing and examining the evaluation results, and preparing a report
[Application Requirements]
MUST
Experience with solvent extraction and solution adjustment (pH value, concentration, etc.)
Analytical experience with leaching requirements
Those who have experience such as
*Those who can build pretreatment equipment processes
(Including selection and design of concentration, drying, activation, etc.) is especially welcome.
WANT
Solvent extraction technology development experience
Experience in developing water-based filter equipment
Mechanical design experience for small chemical plants, etc.
Experience in construction of production facilities or development facilities
Experience in developing plating equipment
Experience in developing water-based equipment utilizing chemical engineering (mixing, heat exchangers, etc.)
Experience in developing water treatment processes using adsorbents (zeolite, etc.)
Experience in developing organic pigments, etc.
Experience in developing water treatment equipment (e.g. water purification, sewage, filtration, etc.)
Water treatment plant development experience
Experience in handling strong acid and strong alkaline water
Experience in material design for water-based equipment (including strong acid and strong alkaline water)
Development experience of evaporative concentrators and heat exchangers
Equipment design or mass production equipment design experience
[Desired personality]
Those who are willing to take on new challenges
People who have the speed and multitasking skills of a startup