Solcoa Industries
Produces carbon-zero rare earth metals
Mechanical Engineer
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More locations: Alameda, CA, USA
About the job
- Proficiency in computer-aided design using Fusion.
- Hands-on experience with metal machining and shop tools.
- Experience with high-temperature systems and/or vacuum hardware.
- Detail orientation and precise technical execution.
- Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, build-measure-learn environment.
- Availability to start soon.
- Architect, model, and draw reactor subsystems, including thermal, vacuum, and materials-handling systems, in Fusion computer-aided design software.
- Specify components, tolerances, and materials for high-temperature, corrosive, and vacuum environments.
- Build and iterate prototypes, run experiments, and analyze data to drive design decisions.
- Author procedures, test plans, and safety and operating documentation.
- Collaborate with fabrication partners and support continuous improvement.
- Coursework or experience in chemistry or physics (thermo, materials, reaction engineering, or similar).
About the company
Solcoa Industries develops and produces carbon-zero rare earth metals in San Francisco, focusing on Neodymium (Nd), Dysprosium (Dy), Terbium (Tb), and Praseodymium (Pr). Its main activity is the direct production and sale of these critical metals to manufacturers, aiming to reduce Western dependence on foreign-processed rare earths. The company uses a proprietary carbon-zero production method to create these metals, addressing environmental concerns and creating an alternative to traditional processing methods. This sets Solcoa apart from competitors by offering a North American supply chain that emphasizes decarbonization and industrial independence rather than relying on overseas supply. Its stated goal is to decarbonize and stabilize the essential rare earths supply chain for Western industries, strengthening domestic manufacturing and strategic materials security.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 8090 Industries, Gigascale Capital, and a16z scouts backed Solcoa by March 2025.
- Forbes valued Solcoa at $100 million and highlighted its California pilot plant.
- Hiring for recruiters, technicians, and interns signals active expansion across operations and engineering.
What critics are saying
- Solcoa still lacks public customer contracts, so revenue concentration can cripple 2027 scaling.
- Environmental permitting with BAAQMD and CUPA can stall Alameda operations before mid-2027.
- Chinese refiners dominate rare earth processing; price compression can crush Solcoa's margins quickly.
What makes Solcoa Industries unique
- Solcoa Alameda targets 500 tonnes yearly by mid-2027, unlike most Western peers.
- Solcoa One already produces 10 tonnes annually of NdPr metal in California.
- Solcoa converts magnet waste into high-purity metals using a proprietary low-carbon process.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Company-provided lunch daily
Visa sponsorship available if needed