Job Description

Role:

Product Development Engineer

Start Date:

September 2025

About Chemshift Technologies:

Chemshift Technologies Inc. ("Chemshift") is an Alberta-based cleantech business striving to transform the North American lithium supply chain through the development of innovative lithium refining technology. Chemshift has developed technology to convert crude lithium materials into battery-grade lithium materials and is currently undergoing efforts to commercialize this technology.

The opportunity:

Chemshift is seeking a Product Development Engineer to help drive the development and scale-up of its lithium refining technology. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for designing, building, operating, and optimizing prototype-scale chemical processing modules. These modules will serve as data collection tools to inform a commercial-scale design basis. As part of the team, you will also gain exposure to process flowsheet development, mechanical and process engineering documentation, project management, third-party technology partnerships, and intellectual property development.

You would be a great fit if you:

Hold a BSc/BASc in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Are passionate about technology development, and possess a relentless problem-solving attitude Can take on difficult, time-constrained goals, break them down into specific and measurable deliverables, and independently build what's needed to achieve them Have experience designing/building complex mechanical systems, and are familiar working with components including pumps, motors, and piping (bonus)*
Have familiarity with 3D CAD software (i.e., Solidworks, Siemens NX, Fusion 360), and a broad range of hands-on fabrication skills (hand/power tools, manual/CNC machining, 3D printing, etc.) (bonus)*
Seek responsibility, are creative, thrive working autonomously, and can tell a good joke Have experience in a fast-paced or startup environment (bonus)*

What we offer:

Meaningful equity in the company A dynamic, high-growth environment with opportunities for expedited professional development Close collaboration with a team passionate about clean technology and innovation A chance to lead impactful projects from start to finish, with direct ownership of outcomes that shape company direction

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

In your Cover Letter, please include a brief description of something you have built (from academic, professional, or personal experience) that you feel best exemplifies your ability to lead an engineering project from start to finish
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person