Location

Toronto or Kingston

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Company Description

Cyclic Materials is the most exciting cleantech company in North America.

We are addressing environmental, geopolitical, and supply chain challenges by recovering rare earth elements and other valuable materials from the difficult-to-recycle products of the modern world. We provide the market with a secure and regional supply metals critical to the energy transition, and do so in an ethical, economic, and sustainable way.

With the global market for magnet rare earth elements forecast to increase dramatically by 2030, establishing new sources of these critical elements will be vital to support the electrification of the economy across Canada, North America, and the world.

Cyclic Materials is positioned to be a key player in developing a circular economy to support the energy transition.

Join the team in building a global recycling cleantech company.

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Position Overview

At Cyclic Materials, we look for bright, ambitious, innovative team players who enjoy challenges and have a drive to produce results. As a member of the Engineering and Technology team, you will be assisting in the development of our Spoke and Hub processes. Your duties will encompass all things related to mechanical engineering, including design, commissioning, and continuous improvement of the processes. You will be based either in our Toronto office or our Kingston office- we are open to either or both. Occasional travel to plant sites and some vendors are possible. When not traveling, this cohesive team works 4 days a week in-person.

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Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead equipment specification and selection.
• Prepare plans, designs, sizing calculations, and materials selection.
• Create mechanical designs and fabrication drawings for custom equipment.
• Prepare or provide input to 3D models and 2D mechanical drawings.
• Interface with equipment venders and manage equipment procurement.
• Prepare other specifications that meet mechanical requirements, such as for piping, valves, and coatings.
• Create maintenance plans for major equipment.
• Interface with laboratory and operating personnel to support the design, installation, commissioning, and operation of Cyclic Material’ plants.
• Manage projects and meet deadlines.
• Review and advise on technical documents submitted by vendors.
• Prepare technical specification packages and perform technical bid evaluations for procurement of mechanical equipment.
• Develop and mentor junior engineers
• Other engineering duties, as assigned.

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What you bring

We seek an assortment of skills that would include all or a mix of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5-10 years of Engineering experience and a professional engineering designation or eligible to be Licensed as a Professional Engineer
• Demonstrated design and engineering experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Solid Works, including modules such as FEA, weldments, routing, sheet metal
• Experience with design to meet regulatory standards, such as CSA and OSHA standards.
• Experience with generating equipment design specifications and Material-Take-Offs (MTO)
• Experience with procurement of equipment from RFP to operations.
• Knowledge and experience with piping and plant layout.
• Ability to travel between Canada and the United States.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic Startup environment, contributing outside of specific responsibilities

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What we can offer you

• An impactful company improving the sustainability of critical materials production
• The opportunities of a young and fast-growing company. Your success is our success!
• Opportunities for growth and some travel
• Leadership opportunities as the company grows
• A dynamic work environment that's focused on learning with accelerated career paths
• A competitive salary package
• Health and wellness benefits

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