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Cyclic Materials

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Creating a Circular Supply Chain for Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals

Mesa, Arizona

Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing
51–200 people

About

Cyclic Materials is building the infrastructure required to recover rare earth elements and other critical materials from magnet-bearing end-of-life products and return them to advanced manufacturing. Rare earth permanent magnets are essential to advanced technologies, including electric motors, hard disk drives, smartphones, robotics, drones, medical devices, defense systems and energy infrastructure. Through its fully integrated, proprietary technology platform, Cyclic Materials delivers an end-to-end solution for rare earth recovery – from extracting permanent magnets from end-of-life products to separating and refining their rare earth content into oxides and metals that can be returned to the production of new permanent magnets. Backed by leading investors and strategic partners – including accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Microsoft, Amazon, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover's InMotion fund, Canada Growth Fund, Energy Impact Partners, Hitachi Ventures and ArcTern Ventures, among others – Cyclic Materials is accelerating the commercial deployment of its rare earth recovery platform while advancing a growing pipeline of production facilities, global commercial partnerships, and strategic investments across markets. Through its expansion, the company is building a secure, scalable and circular supply of rare earths and other critical materials to meet growing global demand from industries including AI and data centers, semiconductors, automotive, electronics, robotics, medical technology, energy and defense. Learn more at www.cyclicmaterials.com.

Open positions

Lab Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator

On-site · Kingston

The Lab Coordinator manages daily laboratory operations, including sample tracking, documentation, and equipment maintenance. They ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards and support laboratory safety and quality metrics.

Lab Analyst

On-site · Kingston

The Lab Analyst will independently prepare and analyze samples while operating and maintaining various laboratory instruments to support commercial and R&D operations. They are also responsible for generating technical reports, developing analytical SOPs, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Director, Capital Projects

Hybrid · Toronto

The Director, Capital Projects leads domestic and international capital projects from planning and site selection through engineering, construction, and operational handover. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while managing cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.

Civil/Structural Engineering SME (Subject Matter Expert)

On-site · Toronto

The Civil/Structural Engineering Lead acts as the internal subject matter expert, overseeing external design partners and ensuring civil and structural engineering requirements are met for capital projects. This role involves technical leadership, design validation, and coordination across all project phases from FEL-2 through to commissioning and handover.

ERP Specialist

On-site · Toronto

The ERP Specialist will manage the administration, configuration, and continuous improvement of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central platform. This role involves providing user support across various business functions and collaborating with stakeholders to implement system enhancements.

Mechanical Engineering SME (Subject Matter Expert), Capital Projects

On-site · Toronto

The Mechanical Engineering Lead acts as the internal subject matter expert responsible for defining mechanical requirements and overseeing external design partners for capital projects. They ensure all mechanical designs are safe, reliable, and aligned with project objectives through all phases of engineering, construction, and commissioning.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Hybrid · Toronto

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead equipment specification, design, and procurement while managing projects and commissioning processes. They will also interface with vendors and provide mentorship to junior engineering staff.

Cost Accountant

On-site · Toronto

The Cost Accountant will manage standard cost systems, inventory integrity, and financial reporting for manufacturing operations. They will partner with operations teams to provide actionable insights on production variances, profitability, and cost-of-goods-sold analysis.

Engineering Manager, Capital Projects (Toronto)

Hybrid · Toronto

Oversee and integrate multi-disciplinary engineering activities for capital projects using an Owner's Team model. Manage internal resources and external consultants to ensure deliverables are safe, on time, and within budget across all project phases from FEL-1 to commissioning.

Research Metallurgist - Hydrometallurgy

On-site · Kingston

The Research Metallurgist will design and execute hydrometallurgical research programs to optimize rare earth element recovery and process efficiency. This role involves translating laboratory and pilot-scale results into actionable improvements for commercial operations while collaborating with cross-functional plant teams.

R&D Project Manager

On-site · Kingston

Lead and coordinate technical R&D projects focused on rare earth recycling and hydrometallurgical process development from scope definition to commercialization. Provide technical expertise in solvent extraction to ensure projects are robust, safe, and ready for industrial scale-up.

Senior Process Engineer

On-site · Toronto

Lead the development of new process technologies from laboratory and pilot stages through to commercial implementation. Develop process models, design basis documents, and scale-up strategies to support the circular rare earth economy.

Millwright - Maintenance Technician , Hub500

On-site · Kingston

The maintenance technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and performing breakdown recovery for plant equipment to ensure smooth facility operations. Key tasks include installing and maintaining mechanical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Capital Procurement Specialist

On-site · Toronto

The Capital Procurement Specialist leads the sourcing and procurement of major capital equipment and engineered systems for expansion projects. This role involves negotiating commercial agreements, managing vendor relationships, and collaborating with engineering and project management teams to ensure project success.

I&C Electrician, Hub 500

On-site · Kingston

The I&C Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant electrical and instrumentation equipment to ensure operational efficiency. They will also assist with equipment installations, preventive maintenance, and system upgrades while adhering to safety and compliance standards.

Metallization Scientist - Rare Earth Elements

Hybrid · Kingston

The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing metallization processes for rare earth elements and alloys to support sustainable recycling. You will conduct bench-scale experiments, analyze data, and prepare technical reports to advance material science capabilities.

Electrical Engineering SME (Subject Matter Expert), Capital Projects

On-site · Toronto

The Electrical Engineering Lead acts as the internal subject matter expert, overseeing external design partners and ensuring electrical engineering requirements for capital projects are met. They are responsible for technical leadership, design reviews, and ensuring all electrical systems are safe, reliable, and aligned with project objectives from FEL-2 through to commissioning.

Control Room Operator

On-site · Kingston

The Control Room Operator is responsible for monitoring and adjusting computer-based control systems to ensure optimal plant performance and safety. They also perform routine process sampling, equipment maintenance, and provide temporary supervisory coverage as needed.

Principal Metallurgist

Hybrid · Toronto

The Principal Metallurgist will lead process development and optimization for rare earth recycling while managing metallurgical test programs. They will also oversee plant performance, support commissioning activities, and mentor junior metallurgical staff.