MP Materials · 2 days ago
Senior Engineer, Magnet Technology
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMP Materials is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. The Senior Engineer will support development technologies for advanced manufacturing to produce high-performance rare earth permanent magnets, specializing in experimental development efforts related to magnet-making processes.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with manufacturing of rare earth materials and permanent magnets
Strong troubleshooting skills with manufacturing equipment and process control
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.
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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