Full-Time
Senior Electrical Engineer
Posted on 10/31/2025
Phoenix Tailings
51-200 employees
Extracts metals from mining waste.
Compensation Overview
$120k - $160k/yr
Burlington, MA, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in electrical system design, implementation, and maintenance in industrial or process environments.
- Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, motor controls, and electrical safety in industrial settings.
- Experience with CAD tools for electrical schematics and design documentation.
- Hands-on experience with electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Familiarity with automation and control systems, including PLCs and SCADA platforms.
- Experience in high-temperature or chemical process environments is a plus.
- Knowledge of sustainability practices in electrical design and industrial operations.
- Design and implement electrical systems, including power distribution, motor controls, and safety systems, to support industrial processes.
- Develop and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
- Assist in the selection and integration of electrical equipment, including power supplies, control panels, and complex instrumentation and sensors.
- Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on electrical systems to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.
- Identify opportunities for system improvements and collaborate on implementing upgrades to enhance efficiency and performance.
- Contribute to electrical engineering projects, ensuring deliverables meet timeline, budget, and quality requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process engineering, controls, and operations, to integrate electrical systems into production workflows seamlessly.
- Ensure electrical systems meet industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NEC, OSHA).
- Assist in developing and maintaining risk mitigation strategies and fail-safe systems for safe operations.
- Maintain accurate documentation of electrical designs, testing procedures, and maintenance records.
- Provide regular updates to project managers and leadership on progress, challenges, and recommendations.
- Experience in high-temperature or chemical process environments is a plus
- Knowledge of sustainability practices in electrical design and industrial operations
Phoenix Tailings uses a waste-to-resource approach in metals production. It extracts valuable metals and rare earth elements from mining waste instead of mining new ore, using clean energy and zero-waste technology so no waste is produced and hazardous chemicals are avoided. The process enables recovery of metals from existing mining byproducts, with revenue generated from selling the extracted metals and rare earth elements to industries like renewable energy that rely on metals. Compared with traditional metal production, Phoenix Tailings differentiates itself by turning mining waste into a source of metals, reducing environmental impact and improving supply chain sustainability. Its goal is to provide a cleaner, more sustainable metals supply through waste-to-resource processing that minimizes environmental costs.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$75.4M
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Founded
2019
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Exeter, NH facility ramps to 400 metric tons annually by Q3 2026, capturing US defense and EV demand.
- $116.6M Series B funding from Traxys, Sumitomo, and Eni Next accelerates facility expansions and hiring.
- $1.6M federal grant funds wastewater extraction, diversifying feedstock beyond tailings for circular supply.
What critics are saying
- China's 90% refining dominance imposes export restrictions, compressing Phoenix margins 40-60% within 12 months.
- Machinery Partner integration fails if Cazalot or Blair depart, delaying AI yield gains versus Energy Fuels.
- Exeter production slips past Q3 2026 trigger Nomura debt covenants, forcing asset sales by 2027.
What makes Phoenix Tailings unique
- Phoenix Tailings uses predictive complexation and electrochemistry to refine rare earths from tailings without toxic waste.
- Modular, net-zero process powered by renewables produces metals cost-competitively versus China's acid-heavy methods.
- AI integration from Machinery Partner acquisition optimizes yields and automates refining for domestic supply chains.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 1%Phoenix Tailings raises $40.2M in sereis B-3 amplification funding. February 20, 2026 Phoenix Tailings, a Woburn, MA-based rare earth metals production company, raised $40.2M in Series B-3 amplification funding. The round was offered exclusively to existing investors and select strategic partners and consisted of $30.2M in equity led by Olive Tree Capital, Phoenix Tailings' Series A lead investor, and $10M in venture debt from Nomura. The raise brought the total of the Series B funding to $116.6M. The round also added strategic partners including Traxys, Eni Next, and Geodesic Alliance Fund. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts Led by CEO Nicholas Myers, Phoenix Tailings is a rare earth metals production company building a stable, circular rare earth supply chain from tailings to metal. It operates domestic refining facilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and produces finished rare earth metals and alloys for global customers. 20/02/2026
US rare earth refiner Phoenix Tailings has raised $30.2 million in a Series B round, valuing the company at $360 million. The round was backed by metals trader Traxys North America, which also signed a memorandum of understanding with Phoenix to work towards an offtake agreement for rare earth metals. Other investors include Olive Tree Capital and Geodesic Alliance Fund. The funding will expand Phoenix's facilities that recover key minerals from mining waste, extract additional rare earth elements and support executive hiring. The investment reflects growing efforts to build US critical minerals supply chains independent of China, which controls 60% of global rare earth mining and over 90% of refining capacity. CEO Nick Myers said the round closed quickly due to strong investor interest in rare earths.
Rare-earth refiner Phoenix Tailings Inc. has raised $30.2 million from investors, including metals trader Traxys North America LLC, to expand facilities that recove…
Phoenix Tailings has been selected to receive $1.6 million in federal funding to develop technology for extracting critical minerals from wastewater. The funding supports the company's strategy to build a circular rare earths supply chain from tailings and non-conventional resources through to finished metal. Phoenix combines flexible extraction and separation technologies with modular metallisation cells to create a scalable platform for domestic critical metal supply. The company operates without reliance on Chinese inputs, equipment or technology, aiming to establish an independent US and allied critical metals ecosystem. The technology is designed to support advanced manufacturing and technology growth by providing reliable access to critical minerals essential for next-generation industries.
Phoenix Tailings, a startup based in Woburn, has secured $76 million in funding. The company specializes in extracting valuable metals from mining waste, aligning with the growing interest in sustainable materials.