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8.3. Production Engineer II-Burlington at Phoenix Tailings – Burlington, Massachusetts

Phoenix Tailings
Burlington, Massachusetts, 01803, United States
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Job Function:Engineering

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8.3. Production Engineer II-Burlington

About Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.

Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values:
You are only crazy if you are wrong, its ok to be wrong
Lead with Compassion
Be Resourceful
Listen
Hustle

Who We Are Looking For:
Phoenix Tailings is looking for a hands-on Production Engineer II with a background in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering to join our R&D and Pilot Production team. In this role, you will play a critical part in scaling up the future of clean critical metal production. Youll work directly on the pilot production floor, helping to optimize early-stage technologies, validate new processes, and drive the transition from lab-scale innovations to scalable industrial systems. Your work will directly impact the development of sustainable pathways for rare earth metals manufacturingone of the foundational infrastructures of tomorrows technology.

This pay range reflects the expected compensation for this role and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Salary Range: $90,000-$130,000
Key Responsibilities:
  • Operate, monitor, and improve pilot-scale equipment used in critical metal refining and materials processing
  • Execute and support experimental production runs, capturing data to validate and optimize new processes
  • Perform mechanical and process troubleshooting on custom-built and commercial equipment
  • Track and analyze key process metrics to drive performance improvements in yield, throughput, and stability
  • Support equipment setup, calibration, and transitions between R&D and production runs
  • Collaborate with R&D, Process Engineering, and Operations to translate process designs into practical pilot workflows
  • Maintain accurate production logs and technical documentation to support process knowledge transfer
  • Drive implementation of process improvements to enhance safety, scalability, and reproducibility
  • Ensure rigorous adherence to safety protocols and foster a proactive safety culture on the floor
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field
  • 24 years of experience in a hands-on production, pilot plant, or R&D manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to operate, troubleshoot, and improve complex mechanical and chemical systems
  • Strong data collection and analysis skills to support process development and optimization
  • Experience with early-stage or pilot-scale industrial equipment is a strong plus
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, 24/7 facility with rotating shifts (including occasional nights/weekends)
  • Excellent communication skills, self-starting mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:
  • Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
  • Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
  • Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
  • Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
  • Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
  • Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
  • Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We dont work at the office every day.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).

Job Location

Burlington, Massachusetts, 01803, United States

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