Mechanical Engineer II

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a clean mining and metals production startup focused on sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to become the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, providing resources for the next generation of economies.

Who We Are Looking For

Pheonix Tailings is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to develop and deploy innovative processing equipment for high-temperature electrolysis, furnace systems, and critical metals production technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Own mechanical systems and equipment from concept to deployment
• Design and develop novel processing equipment
• Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and technical documentation
• Select and specify critical mechanical components and mechanisms
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans
• Build, assemble, modify, and commission mechanical tooling, fixtures, prototypes, and pilot-scale equipment
• Apply V-Model system development principles
• Investigate mechanical, thermal, vacuum, and process-related issues
• Drive rapid design-build-test iterations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience designing, building, testing, and commissioning complex equipment
• Familiarity with V-Model (V-Diagram) based system development methodologies
• Strong SolidWorks experience, including part design, assemblies, detailed drawings, and design documentation for fabrication and assembly
• Experience developing and executing test plans for system, subsystem, or component verification and validation
• Experience selecting and integrating mechanical components such as pumps, actuators, bearings, lead screws, seals, thermal systems, and industrial hardware
• Hands-on experience with mechanical tooling, fixtures, prototype assembly, equipment troubleshooting, and commissioning
• Able to wear a respirator
• Able to lift up to 50lbs

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company
• Unlimited PTO
• Learning: Opportunities to grow skills and career