Cyclic Materials

Senior Process Development Engineer

Toronto · Senior

No sponsorship$115k-$145kDetected 4 days ago

Supply ChainProcess ImprovementLoad TestingCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringAspen PlusProcess SimulationThermodynamics

About the role

This role sits at the interface of R&D, process technology, pilot work, and process engineering.
This position also plays a central role in mentoring junior engineers and strengthening engineering capability across the organization.
Identify technology gaps, technical risks, and opportunities for process innovation.

The successful candidate will help build process understanding, organize technical data, support process design development, and improve how knowledge is captured and applied across projects.
The role will provide the process engineering basis for future FEED, detailed design, commissioning, and operational optimization while building Cyclic's long-term technical knowledge base.
Develop a deep understanding of core unit operations using first-principles engineering, thermodynamics, reaction engineering, process modelling, and experimental data.
Design, support, and interpret laboratory and pilot test programs.
Analyze laboratory, pilot, and operating plant data to support process development and engineering decisions.
Develop scale-up strategies and evaluate scale-up risks.
Support process optimization during early commercial operation.
Support technology transfer to Engineering, Operations, and Capital Projects.
Develop process models, mass and energy balances, design basis documents, and other technical documentation to support technology development and commercialization.
Experience developing Process Design Criteria and other core process engineering deliverables.

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or related discipline.
4-8 years of experience in process development, hydrometallurgy, mineral processing, process engineering, or commercialization of new technologies.
Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Experience with metallurgical testwork, pilot plant operations, or process development programs.
Exposure to hydrometallurgical or mineral processing unit operations.
Experience with SysCAD or similar process modelling tools.
Experience with rare earths or other critical materials is an asset.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility in Ontario.
Comfortable leading ambiguous technical problems through structured engineering analysis.
Naturally curious and driven to understand processes from first principles.
Collaborative and able to influence across R&D, Engineering, Operations, and Project teams.

$115,000 - $145,000 CAD
We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email HumanResources@cyclicmaterials.earth.

Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B v

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