Senior Engineer, Magnet Technology

Position Responsibilities

• Lead experimental projects, overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery of scalable new materials and processes for rare-earth permanent magnets.
• Design and conduct experiments to optimize new materials and processes for rare-earth permanent magnets.
• Leverage materials characterization techniques including SEM, XRD, particle size analysis, etc. to suggest actionable process improvements.
• Collaborate with production teams to scale processes from pilot to manufacturing operations.
• Mentor technicians and engineers to ensure high-quality execution of experimental trials and data collection, providing technical guidance in metallurgical materials, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Lead the generation of technical reports and SOPs, document and communicate findings, and build team knowledge of current and future magnet prototyping.
• Work closely with EHS to ensure that all work is done to ensure world-class health and safety, and full compliance with relevant environmental regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or R&D demonstrating successful process development across metals, ceramics or related systems.
• Strong knowledge and experience with process development in areas such as casting, powder metallurgy, pressing, or sintering.
• Proficiency in materials characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, and particle size analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and draw actionable conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualities

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