Full-Time
Senior Mechanical Technician
Posted on 2/3/2026
Phoenix Tailings
51-200 employees
Extracts metals from mining waste.
No salary listed
Amesbury, MA, USA
In Person
Training at Burlington, MA facility before transferring to Exeter, NH.
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- 5+ years of experience as a mechanical technician working with industrial equipment
- Demonstrated experience in assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance of large-scale or complex electromechanical systems
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, mechanical schematics, and technical documentation
- Familiarity with machine tools, welding, rigging, and fabrication techniques
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to quality and system reliability
- Experience working in startup or research and development environments is a plus
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Assemble, install, and maintain custom mechanical and electromechanical systems used in critical metals production
- Perform precision alignments, calibrations, and diagnostics on high-power, high-temperature equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues involving motors, gear systems, pumps, and other large industrial components
- Conduct routine preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and minimize downtime
- Work closely with engineering teams to implement system upgrades and mechanical improvements
- Maintain detailed logs, schematics, and repair documentation for traceability and operational excellence
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and contribute to continuous improvement of safety protocols
- Support testing and validation of equipment performance during commissioning and ramp-up phases
- Experience working in startup or research and development environments is preferred
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
Grant
Total Funding
$141.4M
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Founded
2019
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DOE-backed separation and metallization projects strengthen domestic supply-chain position.
- Exeter facility targets 500 tons yearly, scaling defense and industrial customer supply.
- MIT and University of Minnesota partnerships improve feedstock characterization and process optimization.
What critics are saying
- Scaling rare-earth separation remains technically brittle across chemistry, automation, and feedstocks.
- Chinese supply dominance keeps price pressure high and weakens Phoenix's economics.
- Milestone-driven federal funding increases execution scrutiny and capital risk if targets slip.
What makes Phoenix Tailings unique
- Only active U.S. rare earth metal refinery, according to Builders Vision.
- Uses zero-waste, carbon-neutral processing from mining tailings and industrial waste.
- Combines chemistry, metallization, AI controls, and industrial automation through Machinery Partner.
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↓ -4%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.