Senior Process Engineer (San Francisco) Job at Solcoa, San Francisco, CA

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  • Solcoa
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Making the Metals Powering the World

Solcoa exists to stabilize the western rare-earth metal supply chainpowering every fighter jet, EV, wind turbine, phone, and generator. Were among the very few companies outside China producing rare-earth metalsand 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 worlds most vital resources.

We are a lean, well-funded team rapidly accelerating Western rare-earth production. Were building a world-class team to solve this crisis.

The Role Senior Process Engineer

Youll lead the scale-up of our pilot into a demonstration plant, laying the groundwork for follow-on commercial facilities. Youll translate R&D into engineered processes, partner with external engineering firms/EPCs, and drive safe, ontime construction and commissioning.

What Youll Do

  • Lead scaleup from lab/pilot to demonstration and commercial scale for rareearth metallization processes.

  • Own core process deliverables: PFDs, P&IDs, mass & energy balances, control narratives, and operating envelopes.

  • Translate internal research into detailed engineering packages for external partners; manage scope, interfaces, and change control.

  • Direct custom equipment specification, vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and installation through thirdparty fabricators.

  • Plan and run HAZOP/LOPA and safety reviews; implement safeguards and MOC.

  • Coordinate with EPC contractors to ensure schedule, cost, quality, and safety targets are met through mechanical completion and startup.

  • Develop commissioning plans, SOPs, and operator training; support ramptorate and reliability growth.

  • Optimize processes for yield, throughput, cost, environmental compliance, and uptime; instrument KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

  • Navigate permitting and regulatory documentation in collaboration with EHS and external consultants.

  • Anticipate risks and unblock issues rapidly in an agile, highaccountability environment.

What You Bring

Required

  • Typically 5+ years as a Process/Project Engineer in industrial plant design, construction, or operations (chemicals, metallurgical, electrochemical, or related).

  • Demonstrated success scaling processes from lab/pilot to commercial scale.

  • Experience managing and communicating effectively with engineering firms and EPC contractors.

  • Strong command of PFDs, P&IDs, mass/energy balances, control strategies, HAZOP, and regulatory documentation.

  • Track record delivering plants or major process units safely, on schedule, and on budget.

  • Excellent crossfunctional communication, documentation, and project leadership.

  • Availability to start soon.

Preferred

  • Background in hightemperature processes, electrochemical cells, moltensalt systems, or rareearth metallurgy.

  • Familiarity with environmental/permitting frameworks for chemical/metallurgical facilities.

  • Startup/commissioning experience and handson time in operating plants.

  • Working knowledge of CAD/CAE tools and data analysis for process performance.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Companyprovided lunch daily

  • Visa sponsorship available if needed

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Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Visa sponsorship,

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