MP Materials · 1 day ago
Engineer, Metallurgical
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMP Materials is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. The Engineer will be responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing methods to characterize metallurgical and magnetic specimens and will play a key role in returning an essential manufacturing capability to the USA.
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Responsibilities
Develop, validate, optimize, and troubleshoot methods for SEM-EDS, EBSD, XRD, metallography, DSC/TGA, mechanical testing, dilatometry, magnetometry, and more
Perform advanced and routine analyses on rare-earth magnet and related specimens, ensuring accurate and reliable results
Collaborate with process development and R&D teams to develop advanced specialty characterization solutions to satisfy internal or customer needs
Automate routine data analysis by developing custom codes to draw actionable insights and guide decision-making
Troubleshoot instrument performance issues and perform routine maintenance and calibration
Interpret and review analytical data with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Clearly document and communicate results and methods, including creation of reports and standard work instructions
Train and mentor technicians
Work closely with EHS to ensure that all work is done according to industry-leading health and safety standards, and in full compliance with relevant environmental regulations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, or a related discipline
3-5 years of direct experience in a materials science or metallurgy lab, operating and/or developing methods for SEM-EDS, EBSD, metallographic sample preparation, XRD, DSC/TGA, dilatometry, and/or mechanical testing
Strong understanding of materials characterization and structure-property relationships in inorganic materials
Familiarity with computer programming (Python preferred) and statistical software for materials science data analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience working in an R&D environment with a proven track record of developing, optimizing, and validating new analytical methods
Experience with characterizing rare earth materials and permanent magnets
Strong expertise in one or more of the following techniques: SEM-EDS, EBSD, EPMA, XRD, DSC/TGA, dilatometry, mechanical testing, and magnetometry (hysteresis graph, PFM)
Ability to work independently and as a part of a collaborative team
Experience leading technical development projects, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects
Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving in driving the development of innovative solutions to materials characterization challenges
Strong proficiency in computer programming, with experience developing custom code packages for automatic analysis of materials science data
Lifelong learner able and enthusiastic to apply existing skills and experiences to new problems
Company
MP Materials
MP Materials provides a sustainable, low-cost supply chain of coveted materials that help power the modern economy.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.38BKey Investors
JP Morgan ChaseU.S. Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC)
2025-08-25Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2025-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $400M
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Alan Lund
Executive Vice President, Magnetics
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