16h ago , from Evolve Scientific Recruitment

An exciting opportunity for an R&D; Process Engineer to join an innovative technology development team focused on advancing rare earth magnet recycling. Based in Alexandria, Sydney, this role combines hands-on experimental work, equipment modification, commissioning and process optimisation.

Working closely with senior scientists and technical specialists, you will operate and improve existing pilot reactors, build and modify bench-scale electrochemical test rigs, and turn scientific concepts into practical equipment changes. This is a hands-on role involving equipment setup, commissioning, experimental trials and troubleshooting, with your results helping guide process scale-up and the next reactor design.

Key Responsibilities:

- Operate and improve existing pilot reactors, testing different feedstocks, loadings and operating conditions.
- Design, assemble and modify bench-scale hydrogen-assisted electrochemical cells and experimental test rigs.
- Develop and implement practical changes to reactors, electrodes, pumps, piping, circulation, instrumentation and powder-recovery systems.
- Commission new or modified equipment and establish safe, repeatable operating conditions.
- Develop material and energy balances to assess throughput, recovery, energy use and where material is retained or lost within the process.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, flow, instrumentation and electrical-interface issues, working with specialist contractors where required.

About the company & role:

An exciting opportunity for an R&D; Process Engineer to join an innovative technology development team focused on advancing rare earth magnet recycling.



Based in Alexandria, Sydney, this role combines hands-on experimental work, equipment modification, commissioning and process optimisation.

Working closely with senior scientists and technical specialists, you will operate and improve existing pilot reactors, build and modify bench-scale electrochemical test rigs, and turn scientific concepts into practical equipment changes. This is a hands-on role involving equipment setup, commissioning, experimental trials and troubleshooting, with your results helping guide process scale-up and the next reactor design.

Key Responsibilities:

- Operate and improve existing pilot reactors, testing different feedstocks, loadings and operating conditions.

- Design, assemble and modify bench-scale hydrogen-assisted electrochemical cells and experimental test rigs.

- Develop and implement practical changes to reactors, electrodes, pumps, piping, circulation, instrumentation and powder-recovery systems.

- Commission new or modified equipment and establish safe, repeatable operating conditions.

- Develop material and energy balances to assess throughput, recovery, energy use and where material is retained or lost within the process.

- Troubleshoot mechanical, flow, instrumentation and electrical-interface issues,



working with specialist contractors where required.

Experience:

- Degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.

- 3+ years experience in process development, pilot plants, commissioning or R&D; engineering.

- Hands-on experience assembling, modifying and troubleshooting process equipment.

- Ability to translate scientific requirements into practical equipment and experimental setups.

- Good understanding of instrumentation, process-data collection and analysis.

- Ability to develop material and energy balances.

- Experience preparing engineering sketches, specifications and test plans.

- Strong practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with scientists, engineers and contractors.

Desirable:

- Exposure to electrochemical cells, electrolysis or hydrogen systems.

- Experience taking processes from bench to pilot scale.

- Familiarity with pumps, circulation systems and solids or powder handling.

- Experience with high-current DC equipment.

- Familiarity with CAD, P&IDs; or Design of Experiments.

- Experience in recycling, resource recovery or waste-derived feedstocks.

Culture & Benefits:

- Contribute to innovative rare earth magnet recycling technology.

- Work closely with experienced R&D; and technical specialists.

- Gain exposure to bench and pilot-scale reactor development.

- See your engineering ideas built, tested and refined.

- Hands-on role with direct input into process improvements and future reactor design.

- Full time, permanent role in Alexandria, Sydney.

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📌 R&D Process Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Evolve Scientific
📍 Sydney