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.
Position Overview
At Cyclic Materials, we look for bright, ambitious, innovative team players who enjoy challenges and have a drive to produce results. As the Senior Manager Hydrometallurgy, you will oversee Cyclic Materials’ process deployment and optimization and mentor younger metallurgists. This role plays a critical role to support the development and implementation of our rare earth element recycling process. Your duties will encompass developing and overseeing metallurgical test work, lead the optimization of our process as we scale it, support multiple plant operations and work with our Strategic Partnerships team to ensure products and byproducts meet client specifications. You will be based out of our Toronto, Ontario office, with occasional travel required. You will report to the VP of Engineering. When not traveling, this cohesive team works 3-4 days-per-week in-person in the office.
Responsibilities
- Lead process development and optimization for Cyclic Materials recycling process.
- Work with plant metallurgists to develop and manage lab test work programs to support plant optimization.
- Recommend and initiate enhancements to achieve improved technical and environmental performance.
- Own and report metallurgical performance of commercial plants reporting on metallurgical KPIs.
- Interface with plant metallurgists to support the installation, commissioning, and operation of all Cyclic Materials’ plants.
- Manage projects and meet deadlines.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you bring
- 10+ years of Hydrometallurgical experience
- Experience in designing test programs
- Experience at an operating plant as a plant metallurgist.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive, and service-minded style.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Drive to initiate meaningful work based on experience and insights.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety.
- Ability to operate in a dynamic Startup environment, contributing outside of specific responsibilities.
- A professional engineering designation is a plus.
What can we 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!
- Global opportunities for growth and travel.
- Leadership opportunities as the company grows.
- A dynamic work environment that’s focused on learning with accelerated career paths.
- An incredibly competitive salary package.
- Health and wellness benefits.
Learn more about Cyclic Materials here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEf6tR-TmAc
An Equal Opportunity employer, at Cyclic Materials, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact.
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).
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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.
