Librec AG
Industry
Renewables & Environment
Employees
6
Location
Solothurn
Year Founded
2020
Stage
Seed
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We close the loop: Librec collects and recycles batteries from e-mobility, and we are first in the world to recover all components by more than 90%. Our innovative, energy-saving and emission-free technology returns all components to the manufacturing of new batteries. No more mining, no more long-distance transportation and no more smelting or landfill. Combined with clever collection logistics, up-cycling of functional batteries to a second life, and brand-specific return of all valuable materials, Librec provides the best option for Europe’s automotive industry.
Chemical Engineer
To grow Librec’s small and dynamic start-up team and to set-up our first recycling centre in the Canton of Solothurn (Switzerland) we look for an enthusiastic Chemical Engineer Your mission: • Take responsibility for our innovative and fully automated processes of shredding, vacuum drying, recovery of electrolytes, gas scrubbing and froth flotation. • Manage internal project and Innosuisse work package of the size of 400k Swiss Francs together with national and international partners. • Build prototypes, perform tests, and define specifications in close co-operation with those responsible for adjacent processes. • Drive machine construction, installation, and start-up, as well as authorization and operating permit for your processes. • Support the team of mechanical and electrical engineers in all areas of technical chemistry related to set-up and operation of the integrated recycling plant. • Optimize and expand your processes continuously (hydrometallurgy), maintain external contacts to research, suppliers, and engineering, and support international roll-out. What you bring: • Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, ideally with experience in vacuum drying, electrolyte recovery, gas scrubbing, froth flotation, and other separation technologies, as well as in analytical chemistry and risk management (risk mapping, FMEA, etc.) • Know-how in project management, industrial process development and realization • Independent working with integral thinking & good standards of reliability and quality • Entrepreneurial and communicative mindset with a positive service attitude • Fluency in German What we offer: • Opportunity to make e-mobility more sustainable • High autonomy in your area of expertise • Lots of room for your entrepreneurship in shaping and growing the company in Switzerland and abroad • Fascinating team with talents from various fields, mutual learning, and joint development of company values • Attractive remuneration, including stock options Please send your application to [email protected] For questions please contact Jodok Reinhardt, CEO at +41 79 959 55 27. We look forward to meeting you soon!