Senior Engineer: Powder Processing, Pressing, & Sintering

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize sintering and heat treatment profiles on prototype magnets assist with scaling manufacturing processes to production-scale.
• Lead and manage development projects, document, and communicate findings, and build team knowledge of current and future magnet research.
• Supervise technicians and junior engineers to ensure high-quality execution of experimental trials.
• 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.
• Engage external institutions including university researchers, strategic partners, and government laboratories to add value from new technologies and applied research.
• Represent MP Materials within the industry by publishing in technical and trade journals and presenting at conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Physics, or related field.
• Experience with metallurgical or ceramic powder processing, heat treatments, and materials characterization methods.
• Deep understanding of materials, thermodynamics, and kinetics.
• Agile researcher, adept at identifying untested questions about materials and the interactions between processing, structure, and performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualities

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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