Full-Time
Mechanical Engineer
Solcoa Industries
1-10 employees
Produces carbon-zero rare earth metals
Compensation Overview
$120k - $250k/yr
H1B Sponsorship Available
California, USA + 1 more
More locations: Alameda, CA, USA
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- 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).
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
1-10
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
- Solcoa posted July 2026 output claims and a 500-tonne Alameda target by mid-2027.
- Forbes valued Solcoa at $100 million in July 2026, signaling investor confidence.
- Gigascale Capital and 8090 Industries backed Solcoa, supporting hiring and pilot expansion.
What critics are saying
- MP Materials announced its Northlake 10X campus on February 26, 2026, scaling U.S. magnet supply fast.
- Solcoa remains stealthy on PitchBook, limiting transparency around unit economics, customers, and execution.
- A failed San Francisco scale-up or delayed Alameda ramp breaks its carbon-zero rare-earth thesis.
What makes Solcoa Industries unique
- Solcoa claims 10 tonnes yearly NdPr metal from Solcoa One as of July 2026.
- Forbes said July 2026 Solcoa built a California pilot plant in San Francisco.
- Solcoa targets Western rare-earth processing, not just mining, directly challenging China-controlled downstream capacity.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Company-provided lunch daily
Visa sponsorship available if needed