Job Title: Engineering Intern
Location: Toronto
Employment Type: Internship, Full-time
Duration: 12 or 16 months, 16 months preferred
Company Description
Cyclic Materials is a rapidly growing cleantech company, building a circular supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical materials essential to the clean energy transition. The company's proprietary MagCycle℠ and REEPure℠ processes transform end-of-life products into valuable raw materials used in EVs, wind turbines, and electronics. With its successful commercial demonstration, Cyclic Materials is rapidly scaling commercially across North America, Europe and Asia
Cyclic Materials is backed by a number of world-class investors, including global technology companies, auto industry players, and major funds. Cyclic Materials was founded in 2021 and headquartered in Toronto, with plants in Kingston, Ontario and Mesa, Arizona. We are proudly named as one of Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Tech Review in 2025. Learn more about Cyclic Materials cyclicmaterials.earth.
Cyclic Materials is looking to add curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to our growing team. Come join us and help build a global cleantech leader together!
Position Overview
As an Engineering Intern, you will work under the supervision of our engineers and project managers to support the development, implementation, and execution of technical projects within our Engineering, R&D, and Capital Projects teams. This role offers hands-on experience in mechanical design, project engineering, and process development in a fast-paced cleantech environment. You will be based in our engineering office in downtown Kingston, Ontario. Note that this is an in-person position.
What You Will Be Doing
Mechanical & Process Engineering
- Assist with the specification and selection of mechanical equipment.
- Create conceptual mechanical designs (drawings and specifications) for custom equipment.
- Interface with equipment vendors and operating personnel to support installation, commissioning, and operation of pilot plants.
- Prepare specifications for piping, valves, coatings, and other mechanical requirements.
- Develop maintenance plans for major equipment.
- Review mass and energy balances to assist with equipment selection and design.
- Participate in hands-on testing and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
Project Engineering & Documentation
- Document findings and assist in preparing technical reports for internal teams and stakeholders.
- Participate in project meetings and provide updates on progress, findings, and challenges.
- Track project schedules, budgets, and milestones using project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Excel).
- Support preparation and organization of project status reports and dashboards.
- Assist in writing and organizing commissioning documents, including checklists, test procedures, and sign-off forms.
What We’re Looking For
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
- Strong analytical skills and interest in hands-on research and testing.
- Aptitude for designing, building, and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
- Ability to work independently, follow safety protocols, and handle complex materials in lab or construction environments.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools is a plus.
- Familiarity with project management tools or data visualization software (e.g., Power BI) is an asset.
- Basic understanding of elemental analysis techniques (XRF, ICP) or lab-based work experience is preferred.
As 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 [email protected].
Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).
To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Top Skills
What We Do
Cyclic Materials transforms yesterday’s waste into tomorrow’s critical materials. We’re creating a circular supply chain for the rare earth elements and critical materials that power our global economy, without compromising quality or environmental impact.
Our proprietary two-phase process is unlocking value from discarded waste. Our MagCycle℠ technology simplifies the separation of rare earth magnets and critical metals from end-of-life electric vehicles, consumer electronics, wind turbines, and MRIs. Then our REEPure℠ technology restores those valuable materials back to their raw form, unlocking new revenue streams for metal buyers and feedstock companies. We are the only high-tech recycling company offering a scalable, efficient, and low-carbon recycling solution that complements mining on both quality and cost, and mitigates the risks associated with extraction.
Cyclic Materials is setting a high bar for sustainable resource recovery. We’ve solved the barriers to creating a circular economy for rare earths, and our transparent, data-driven approach ensures the highest standards of sustainability and traceability, including rigorous Scope 3 carbon tracking and water efficiency.
With USD $83.5M in funding, including USD $53M in Series B funding backed by partners like Microsoft and BMW i Ventures, we’re scaling our recycling infrastructure across North America and Canada to meet global demand.
Cyclic Materials is establishing a more resilient, domestic supply chain for rare earths and critical metals, providing opportunity and value for global industries.
