Mechanical Engineer

Solcoa Industries; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous stock options

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-provided lunch daily

Visa sponsorship available if needed

Job summary

A leading rare-earth metals company in California seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, and scale innovative reactors. You will be responsible for creating subsystems in CAD, building prototypes, and supporting continuous improvement. Ideal candidates are skilled in CAD, have hands-on machining experience, and are detail-oriented. Enjoy competitive pay and generous benefits within a dynamic environment. Opportunities for visa sponsorship are available.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD (Fusion) is essential.
• Experience with metal machining and shop tools needed.
• Hands-on experience with high-temperature systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and precise execution.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Architect and draw reactor subsystems in CAD.
• Specify components for various environments.
• Build prototypes and analyze data for design decisions.
• Author test plans and safety documentation.
• Collaborate with fabrication partners.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD (Fusion)

Hands-on experience with metal machining

Experience with high-temperature systems

Detail-orientation

Comfort working independently

Independent work

Availability to start soon

Education

Coursework or experience in chemistry or physics

Tools

Shop tools

Job description

Making the Metals Powering the World

Solcoa exists to stabilize the western rare‑earth metal supply chain—powering every fighter jet, EV, wind turbine, phone, and generator. We’re among the very few companies outside China producing rare‑earth metals—and the only one delivering a 100% U.S. supply of both light and heavy rare earths. Our carbon‑zero process converts end‑of‑life magnets directly into metal, ready to accelerate energy independence and secure one of the world’s most vital resources.

We are a lean, well‑funded team rapidly accelerating Western rare‑earth production. We’re building a world‑class team of engineers to solve this crisis.

The Role — Mechanical Engineer

We’re looking for a hands‑on mechanical engineer to design, prototype, and scale the next generation of our rare‑earth reactors. You’ll own designs from concept through commissioning, working closely with machinists and researchers to turn ideas into operating systems.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, model, and draw reactor subsystems (thermal, vacuum, materials handling) in CAD (Fusion).
• Specify components, tolerances, and materials for high‑temperature, corrosive, and vacuum environments.
• Build and iterate prototypes; run experiments; analyze data to drive design decisions.
• Author procedures, test plans, and safety/operating documentation.
• Collaborate with fabrication partners; support continuous improvement.

What You Bring

Required

• Proficiency in CAD (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

Preferred

• Coursework or experience in chemistry or physics (thermo, materials, reaction engineering, or similar)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Generous stock options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑provided lunch daily.
• Visa sponsorship available if needed