Engineering Technician

Phoenix Tailings; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning & development

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings, a clean metals startup in Burlington, MA, seeks an Engineering Technician to own and operate metallization equipment. You will build, troubleshoot, repair, and improve high-temperature systems, driving uptime and scalable production.

The role requires strong mechanical instincts, resourcefulness, and experience with complex industrial equipment, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as engineering/mechanical/maintenance technician on complex equipment.
• Strong TIG welding and fabrication skills.
• Experience assembling, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining complex mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, mechanical schematics, and equipment docs.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and wearing respirator PPE.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, commission, operate, maintain, and repair metallization cells and related systems.
• Diagnose equipment and process failures across furnaces, pumps, motors, piping, and related components.
• Perform precision assembly, alignment, calibration, inspection, and repair of high-power equipment.
• Develop understanding of metallization process to identify and resolve problems.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair tooling and production hardware using TIG welding.
• Use data and observations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Execute preventive/corrective maintenance to increase uptime and prolong life.
• Implement equipment upgrades to improve safety and production capability.
• Maintain accurate build records, drawings, and maintenance histories.

Skills

TIG welding

Fabrication

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Job description

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values

• You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
• Lead with Compassion
• Be Resourceful
• Listen
• Hustle

Who We Are Looking For

Phoenix Tailings is looking for an Engineering Technician to join our Burlington, Massachusetts team and take hands-on ownership of the equipment behind our metallization process. You will build, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and improve high-temperature industrial systems that directly impact equipment uptime, production quality, and our ability to scale clean critical-metal production.

We are looking for someone with strong mechanical instincts, resourcefulness, and the ability to solve unfamiliar equipment and process challenges using operating data, physical evidence, and sound technical judgment.

This position is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, install, commission, operate, maintain, and repair metallization cells and the mechanical and electromechanical systems required to run them safely and reliably.
• Diagnose equipment and process failures across furnaces, vessels, pumps, motors, piping, seals, cooling systems, material-handling equipment, and related industrial components.
• Perform precision assembly, alignment, calibration, inspection, and repair of high-power and high-temperature production equipment.
• Develop a deep working understanding of the metallization process and use equipment condition, operating parameters, material behavior, and production results to identify and resolve problems.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair tooling and production hardware using TIG welding, including learning specialized refractory-metal welding techniques used in Phoenix Tailings' metallization equipment.
• Use operating data, physical observations, equipment history, and failure evidence to determine root causes and implement practical corrective actions.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance that increases equipment uptime, extends component life, and reduces interruptions to production.
• Implement equipment modifications and upgrades that improve safety, maintainability, process consistency, and production capability as Phoenix scales its metallization technology.
• Maintain accurate equipment build records, drawings, schematics, maintenance histories, repair documentation, and technical observations that enable repeatable operation and future system improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an engineering, mechanical, maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial technician working directly with complex equipment.
• Strong TIG welding and fabrication skills, with the ability to produce reliable tooling, repairs, and equipment modifications.
• Demonstrated experience assembling, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining complex mechanical or electromechanical systems in an industrial, manufacturing, pilot-plant, or R&D environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to diagnose failures using equipment behavior, physical evidence, process information, and incomplete data.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, mechanical schematics, fabrication drawings, equipment documentation, and technical specifications.
• Hands-on experience with industrial equipment such as machine tools, pumps, motors, piping systems, rigging, seals, furnaces, vessels, or material-handling systems.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and wearing a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise.

This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Pay Range: $60,000- $85,000 total cash compensation plus equity

• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.