About Anaphite:
Anaphite develops technologies that accelerate the energy transition by improving battery manufacturing. Our work enables the battery industry to adopt dry electrode coating, producing more sustainable and cost effective Lithium ion batteries. Founded in 2018, we are headquartered in central Bristol.
Summary
We are looking for a skilled senior process engineer to join our growing team. They will be responsible for hands-on operation alongside optimisation and analysis of our small-scale plants while in parallel developing, procuring and commissioning larger plants.
Direct experience with operating, and involvement in maintenance and improvement, of chemical plant at any scale is a must, as is a background with plant design and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will further develop with the company as it grows, with a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
Responsibilities/Duties
· Operate the pilot plant safely and effectively, supporting the successful delivery of planned equipment runs.
· Act as the technical lead for pilot plant process design, including specifications, calculations, installation, commissioning and ongoing operation.
· Troubleshoot process and equipment issues using a structured, methodical and evidence-based approach.
· Develop and maintain essential safety documentation, including risk assessments and emergency response plans, while providing technical input into HAZOP studies and wider site safety systems.
· Analyse and interpret operational data to identify opportunities for improved product quality, process performance and reliability, and lead the implementation of resulting improvements.
· Proactively collaborate with the Electrode Development and Chemistry teams to resolve technical issues and develop a clear understanding of process parameters and experimental outcomes.
· Work closely with the wider Process Engineering team to share knowledge, best practice, resources and solutions to common challenges.
· Champion and consistently demonstrate safe working practices, helping to maintain a strong and proactive safety culture.
· Apply appropriate quality-control processes to ensure accurate, consistent and reliable pilot plant operation and output.
· Support the planning, organisation and coordination of equipment runs, personnel and other required resources.
Proficiencies/Experience
Essential:
· Degree in Chemical engineering or equivalent relevant professional Qualification.
· Proven track record in process operations and design
· Able to work and problem solve with minimal direction, leading small tasks or projects independently.
· Proficient operation of plant equipment and understanding of necessary parameters and issues
· Able to plan and manage tasks, with an understanding of budget constraints and customer needs.
· Able to work and communicate across disciplines and as part of a team
· Willing and able to do occasional overseas travel.
· Willing to do shift work to support production activities.
Desirable:
· Experience with process operations using slurries, solvents and fine powders
· Proven track record with process scale up and/or production operations.
Salary/Benefits
● Base Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 annually depending on experience.
● Compelling sign on share options bonus with the potential for significant future value - we want you to be rewarded for Anaphite's success.
● £1000 towards relocation expenses, if applicable.
● 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays (increasing up to 30 days with continuous service).
● Work/life balance (enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, paid bereavement leave, enhanced sick pay).
● Flexible working outside of core hours 10am-4pm.
● Learning and development for career progression - opportunities to attend conferences, mentorship and chartership opportunities, paid study leave, participate in outreach activities and give back to the community.
● Vitality health insurance package including dental, optical, mental and general health.
● Discounts and rewards through our Vitality app such as gym memberships, headspace app and much more!
● Free on-site parking.
● Referral scheme if you recommend colleagues to the organisation.
● Electric car scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
● Weekly fruit delivery & breakfast club.
● Anaphite pension scheme.
● Cycle to work scheme and
● Anaphite regular socials.
At Anaphite, we do not simply accept difference; we celebrate and support it. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from people of all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and belong at Anaphite.
We want to empower everyone to be the best version of themselves during the application or interview process, so if you require any advice or reasonable adjustments, please feel free to email our Senior HR Manager, Gabs Bugeja on [email protected].
Please note that we review and progress applications on a rolling basis.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Will you now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship to work for our company?
- Have you led process improvement work or optimisation projects?
- Do you hold a degree in chemical engineering or other relevant discipline?
- Do you have extensive industrial experience in a design or optimisation capacity?
Work Location: In person
