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Through our fully integrated proprietary technology platform, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high-purity materials used to produce new permanent magnets. These magnets are critical to the modern economy, underpinning AI, automotive, e-mobility, electronics, semiconductor, energy, defense, and other advanced manufacturing sectors.\nFounded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly become a category leader in rare earth recovery, achieving commercial operations in less than five years. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with further expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by investment accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling quickly and building the industrial backbone required to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable supply of rare earths.\nWe have established an extensive and growing network of commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the rapid deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real-world supply chains. Joining Cyclic Materials means tackling complex and exciting challenges at scale alongside a team committed to strong execution and measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.\nPosition Overview\nCyclic Materials is seeking a Process Engineer to support the development, commissioning, and optimization of our Arizona Spoke Plant. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a strategic growth initiative, helping scale innovative rare earth recycling technology while contributing to plant performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.\nWhat You Will Be Doing\nLead detailed process engineering activities supporting the Arizona facility with the goal of optimizing metal recoveries, minimizing impurities, and maximizing profitability.\nDevelop operating philosophies and control strategies for a variety of feedstocks.\nDevelop feedstock recipes to maximize recovered metal performance.\nWork with off takers, including Hub facilities, on relevant Spoke product issues.\nCollaborate with the Process Technology team to understand MagCycle performance across various feedstocks and participate in initiatives to maximize steel and magnet separation.\nDevelop and maintain mass and energy balance models using process simulation software such as SysCAD, METSIM, or IDEAS.\nParticipate in HAZID, HAZOP, and other process safety reviews.\nConduct trade-off studies and evaluate process alternatives, including CAPEX and OPEX assessments.\nPrepare operating cost estimates and support economic evaluations.\nAssist with equipment sizing, selection, and specification development.\nEvaluate and recommend materials of construction.\nInterface with equipment suppliers and external engineering partners.\nAnalyze operational data to identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.\nSupport commissioning, startup, and ramp-up activities.\nMentor and support operators as required.\nIdentify opportunities for future process development and participate in future Spoke process design reviews.\nParticipate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations for process and equipment failures, identifying contributing factors and implementing corrective and preventive actions.\nSupport reliability improvement initiatives through failure mode analysis, equipment performance reviews, and continuous improvement projects aimed at maximizing plant uptime and throughput.\nCollaborate with Maintenance, Operations, and Process Technology teams to evaluate equipment modifications, operating practices, and feedstock management strategies that enhance reliability and process performance.\nQualifications & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing Engineering, or a related discipline.\nRegistered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for registration.\n3-7 years of process engineering experience in mineral processing and/or hydrometallurgical projects.\nExperience supporting metallurgical test work programs.\nExperience working with one or more of the following processes: ore comminution, physical separation, recycling, or scrap metal processing.\nStrong understanding of process design principles and plant operations.\nPrevious plant operations experience is considered an asset.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.\nAdditional Requirements\nEligible to work in the United States or able to obtain the necessary work authorization with company support, where applicable.\nAbility to travel between Canada and the United States as required.\nDemonstrated ability to work independently and thrive in a startup and commissioning environment.\nWhy You Will Love Cyclic Materials \nAt Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey\nWe offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge\nWe value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions\nThe base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.\nAs an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email . Applicants for roles in Canada or the United States must be authorized to work in the applicable country without current or future sponsorship from Cyclic Materials, including for an H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa, or any other non-immigrant status.\nTo all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. 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