At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to scale up innovative magnet recycling technology and develop rare earth separation processes.
- Company: Ionic Technologies, a leader in sustainable rare earth solutions based in Belfast.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for growth, and a chance to make a real environmental impact.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with exciting projects and career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a pioneering project that contributes to a sustainable future in rare earth supply.
- Qualifications: Degree in chemical engineering or related field; passion for sustainability and innovation.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Company Overview Ionic Technologies International Ltd is a subsidiary of Ionic Rare Earths Ltd.
Based in Belfast, Ionic Technologies has scaled up rare earth permanent magnet recycling technology to a pre-commercial demonstration plant (10 T per annum REO capacity) and a completed feasibility study.
Ionic has plans to establish commercial operations in the UK and the USA along with other western jurisdictions.
The parent company, Ionic Rare Earths, has a 50:50 joint venture in Brazil, Viridion, to develop a rare earth refinery and magnet recycling in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Ionic Rare Earths also controls 60% of a primary magnet and heavy rare earth rich Makuutu Project in Uganda.
Position Summary We are seeking a chemical/process engineer to work on the scale up and commercialisation of our magnet recycling technology.
This role will support both the magnet recycling project and the development of rare earth separation and refining technology.
Youll work within an interdisciplinary team focused on helping us to build a secure and sustainable rare earth supply.
Key Responsibilities Provide input to the overall process engineering package, plant design and general plant and facility layout.
Perform design calculations, including mass and energy balances, heat
