Phoenix Tailings · 3 days ago
Electrical Engineer II
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expPhoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. The Electrical Engineer II will design, build, and deploy electrical systems to support rare earth and critical metals processing technologies, playing a key role in bringing systems online and integrating control and power systems.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Design and implement power distribution, motor control, and instrumentation systems for new and existing process units
Create and update detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent
Specify and select hardware components including PLCs, VFDs, circuit protection devices, sensors, and actuators
Build, install, and commission electrical panels and field wiring for R&D and pilot systems
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to improve safety, reliability, and performance
Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant safety codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, etc.)
Support system integration with process engineers, including sensor feedback, alarms, and automated control logic
Contribute to electrical documentation packages including BOMs, settings, test plans, and maintenance procedures
Lead hands-on electrical assembly work as needed to meet project milestones
Identify opportunities for system standardization and design-for-scale in preparation for commercial deployment
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
3–6 years of experience in electrical design and implementation in an industrial, manufacturing, or R&D environment
Proven experience designing and commissioning electrical systems including panels, power distribution, and controls
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical (or similar) for schematic and layout development
Strong understanding of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, motor control, and instrumentation
Familiarity with safety and regulatory standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, UL)
Experience specifying and configuring industrial electrical components (PLCs, VFDs, relays, etc.)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment across multiple physical sites
Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently on complex electrical systems
Passion for building sustainable, real-world solutions to global materials challenges
Benefits
Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
Company
Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a metals-refining company that transforms mining waste (“tailings”) into usable rare earth and critical metals.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.24MKey Investors
ARPA-EEnvisioning PartnersMassVentures
2025-12-25Series B
2025-12-04Grant· $1.6M
2025-04-30Series B· $33M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Myers
CEO & Co-Founder
Anthony Balladon
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-12-29
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