Senior Process Engineer

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Solcoa exists to stabilize the western rare‑earth metal supply chain—powering every fighter jet, EV, wind turbine, phone, and generator. We’re among the few companies outside China producing rare‑earth metals—and the only one delivering a 100% U.S. supply of both light and heavy rare earths. Our carbon-zero process converts end‑of‑life magnets directly into metal, ready to accelerate energy independence and secure one of the world’s most vital resources.

Base pay range

$150,000.00 / yr - $350,000.00 / yr

What You’ll Do

• Lead scale‑up from lab / pilot to demonstration and commercial scale for rare‑earth metallization processes.
• Own core process deliverables : PFDs, P&IDs, mass & energy balances, control narratives, and operating envelopes.
• Translate internal research into detailed engineering packages for external partners; manage scope, interfaces, and change control.
• Direct custom equipment specification, vendor selection, FAT / SAT, and installation through third‑party fabricators.
• Plan and run HAZOP / LOPA and safety reviews; implement safeguards and MOC.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors to ensure schedule, cost, quality, and safety targets are met through mechanical completion and startup.
• Develop commissioning plans, SOPs, and operator training; support ramp‑to‑rate and reliability growth.
• Optimize processes for yield, throughput, cost, environmental compliance, and uptime; instrument KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Navigate permitting and regulatory documentation in collaboration with EHS and external consultants.
• Anticipate risks and unblock issues rapidly in an agile, high‑accountability environment.

What You Bring

Required

Preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range : $150K - $350K

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