Senior Engineer, Magnet Technology

MP Materials (NYSE : MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chainfrom mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing.

Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselvesenabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AIthe convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose.

Position Overview

MP Materials is seeking a hands-on Senior Engineer to join the Magnet Technology group to support development technologies for advanced manufacturing to produce high-performance rare earth permanent magnets. The Senior Engineer will specialize in hands-on experimental development efforts related to front-end magnet-making processes, including but not limited to strip casting, powder processing, pressing, and sintering.

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

Desired Qualities

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Underrepresented groups / Women / Disabled / Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the positions requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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