Job Title: Electrochemical Engineer

Job Title: Electrochemical Engineer
Hiring Company: The Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) is a cross-campus technology-translation entity at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). ICM is seeking a hands-on electrochemical engineer to support the cell design, process design, prototyping, and scale-up of electrowinning cells for metal recovery. The successful candidate will lead the development of experimental reactor systems that enable selective metal deposition from ores, while integrating specialized flow paths, solid-handling systems, and HER-suppressing architectures.
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Job location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrochemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
• Master's Degree Electrochemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field (Preferred)
• PhD Electrochemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field (Preferred)
• Three years or more Experience in prototyping or operating electrochemical systems, electrolyzers, flow reactors, or similar technologies. (Required)
• Experience with electrodeposition systems, electrolyzers, or battery module hardware. (Preferred)
• Experience performing process modeling such as COMSOL, Ansys, ASPEN, etc. (Preferred)
• Strong background in aqueous electrochemical systems, and electrodeposition processes. (Required)
• Strong understanding of electrochemical cell assembly including electrodes, membranes, liquid transport layer and current collectors. (Required)
• Proficiency with mechanical design tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and system integration. (Required)
• Hands-on experience with electrochemical cells. (Required)
• Ability to work independently and communicate results clearly across multidisciplinary teams. (Required)
• Have a good understanding of lab safety procedures and ability to consistently operate safely. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, build hardware, and iterate quickly based on testing. (Required)
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop, and flow control in multiphase systems. (Preferred)
• Familiarity with slurry reactors or solid–liquid–gas reactor design. (Preferred)
• Passion for advancing sustainable technologies and scalable carbon management solutions. (Preferred)

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