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We design and build advanced industrial water treatment and lithium refining systems for global leaders in semiconductors, mining, automotive, and industrial processing.\nSaltworks is a 2025 Technology Fast 50 company and an EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winner. We lead our industry in adopting and developing AI across our products, projects, and operations. Join us and build skills defining the next era of engineering and industrial systems.\nThe role:\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Chemical Process Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team. Our Process Engineering team leads the design of lithium concentration and refining plants and advanced industrial water treatment systems. You will be involved at a strategic level with our customers and projects, collaborate with multiple teams, and develop innovative solutions to some of the toughest environmental challenges facing our planet.\nYour main tasks will include:\nLeading the process design for lithium recovery and desalination plants using modular water treatment systems.\nEngaging directly with customers and project teams to shape technical direction and project strategy.\nResearching, evaluating, and selecting process devices for optimal technological and economic fit.\nDesigning cost-effective, low-risk, and sustainable processes, and developing process models to support these designs.\nCreating and maintaining PFDs, P&IDs, and mass balances, and sizing and specifying equipment.\nDeveloping control philosophies and working closely with Controls & Automation Engineers to eliminate gaps between Process and Controls.\nParticipating in PHA and HAZOP reviews to ensure safety and operational efficiency.\nContributing to product development, technology innovation, and process optimization.\nAnalyzing operational data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.\nMentoring junior engineers and elevating the output of the team through knowledge sharing.\nYou will be a great fit if you have:\nA degree in Chemical or Process Engineering.\n5 - 10 years of post-graduation experience in water treatment, desalination, lithium or mineral processing, or a closely related chemical process industry.\nA hands-on, technical approach, with proven tooling and troubleshooting skills.\nExperience developing PFDs, P&IDs, and mass balances, preferably using AutoCAD P&ID or similar software.\nA thorough understanding of engineering design workflows, standards, and procedures.\nExcellent written and verbal communication in English, including raising issues and escalating risks early.\nStrong mentorship skills; a multiplier capable of elevating the output of others.\nStrong analytical and critical thinking skills, along with the organization and attention to detail needed to deliver reliable, high-quality designs on time.\nWhy join Saltworks?\nAt Saltworks, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues to solve complex, real-world problems - designing and delivering innovative water treatment and lithium refining systems for some of the world’s most recognized companies. Every team member contributes meaningfully, from early-stage development through field deployment.\nSaltworks is investing intentionally in artificial intelligence for engineering and technical work. Engineering offers one of the longest runways for AI-driven productivity and automation, and Saltworks aims to be at the forefront of this shift. 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