MP Materials · 1 day ago
Engineer, Magnet Technology
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelMP Materials is a company focused on rebuilding American industrial capability in autonomy, robotics, and electrification. The Engineer, Magnet Technology role involves supporting the development, optimization, and integration of finishing processes for high-performance rare earth permanent magnets across various technical domains.
IndustrialMiningSustainability
Responsibilities
Design and conduct experiments to develop and optimize processes for magnet finishing, including corrosion coatings, bonding, heat treatments, and more
Support the development and refinement of surface preparation methods (e.g., sandblasting, chemical treatments, passivation, plating) to ensure coating adhesion and performance
Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment for coating, bonding, and heat treatment for laboratory and pilot-scale experiments
Characterize magnet finishing outcomes using tools such as SEM, optical microscopy, XRD, micro-XRF, mechanical testing, salt spray tests, accelerated aging, etc
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (materials science, machining, quality, production) to integrate magnet finishing processes into production workflows and ensure quality standards
Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts for finishing-related quality issues
Write and maintain technical documentation, including coating standards, process instructions, and test reports
Work closely with suppliers and external labs on new materials evaluation and qualification
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
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field
Understanding of surface chemistry, materials thermodynamics, and kinetics
Experience with surface coating techniques, thermal treatments, and materials characterization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience with corrosion coating processes of rare earth materials and permanent magnets (e.g. plating, passivation, epoxy, etc.)
Experience operating furnaces and coating application equipment
Experience leading technical development projects, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects
Strong skills in analyzing experimental data using tools such as Python, MATLAB, or statistical software to draw actionable insights and guide decision-making
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.
Founded in 2014
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
Leadership Team
Alan Lund
Executive Vice President, Magnetics
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