Technology Manager

The Company: We are a growing technology company based in Mesa, Arizona (greater Phoenix area) that offers its employees a dynamic entrepreneurial environment, the opportunity to participate in the unprecedented growth of EV battery markets and exposure to the largest automakers and battery OEMs in the world.

Urbix, Inc. is a U.S.-based developer of graphite processing technology. Our proprietary, sustainable process produces high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) and other electrification applications.

Job Summary: Join Us as a Technology Manager

Urbix is seeking a Technology Manager to lead the design, validation, and optimization of scalable process technologies that support our mission to advance sustainable graphite processing. This role oversees the full Technology workstream, including the Urbix Flowsheet, Pilot Plant programs, and early-stage engineering and design activities. The Technology Manager will ensure alignment with operational goals, customer requirements, and supply chain capabilities while driving innovation, safety, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a proven technical leader with a strong background in process engineering, technology development, or industrial operations. You thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and have a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. You bring:

- Experience – 7+ years in technology, R&D, or operations, ideally in manufacturing, mining, or industrial processing.

- Education – Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, or Chemistry, or Physics.

- Leadership – Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams, mentoring technical staff, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

- Collaboration – Strong ability to build credibility with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders including funders and engineering providers.

- Personal Attributes – High integrity, safety-first mindset, and a passion for Urbix’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

- Process & Technology Development

Lead the design, validation, and optimization of Urbix’s Flowsheet and Pilot Plant programs. Oversee trials, testwork, and documentation (PFDs/P&IDs) in compliance with ISO, IATF, NI 43-101, and AACE standards. Evaluate trade-offs, technical readiness and deliver alternative process configurations to ensure scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

- Leadership & Team Development

Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts. Build technical talent pipelines, foster a culture of innovation and accountability, and collaborate closely with executive leadership to meet critical project milestones.

- Execution & Continuous Improvement

Coordinate cross-functional efforts with R&D, production, engineering, and procurement to align technical solutions with business goals. Monitor performance metrics, report progress, and implement lessons learned from trials and operations to drive ongoing improvements.

- Safety, Compliance & External Engagement

Ensure safe and compliant operations with risk, design, and chemical safety frameworks. Represent Urbix with Engineering Service Providers, suppliers, contractors, technical advisors, internal stakeholders and customers to strengthen external partnerships.

Benefits:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

- 401(k) Plan

- Competitive Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave

Location:

This is a full-time, onsite role based at Urbix’s Mesa, Arizona facility (greater Phoenix area).

If you’re ready to lead groundbreaking technology development in the EV supply chain, we encourage you to apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person