Vulcan Elements · 3 hours ago
Materials Analysis Engineer – Process Analysis and Laboratory Systems
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVulcan Elements is a company focused on manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for critical industries. They are seeking a highly motivated Materials Analysis Engineer to operate advanced analytical equipment, develop testing methods, and perform data analysis, including statistical and machine learning techniques.
AerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain advanced materials characterization equipment, including:
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with EDS and EBSD
Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
Combustion and inert gas fusion analysis
Laser diffraction particle size measurement
Metallographic sample preparation (mounting, polishing, etching)
Develop and improve laboratory test methods to enhance accuracy, reproducibility, and efficiency
Ensure consistent generation of high-quality data, including establishing quality control standards and calibration protocols
Perform in-depth data analysis using statistical methods and machine learning techniques
Develop, train, and validate ML models for materials data interpretation and prediction
Document procedures, test results, and method development in a clear, structured manner
Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Hands-on experience with materials characterization equipment (SEM, EDS, EBSD, ICP-OES, etc.) and metallographic sample preparation
Proficiency in data analysis, including statistics, scripting (Python) and data visualization
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to innovate in test method development desired
Experience with machine learning frameworks (scikit-learn, PyTorch, etc.)
Knowledge of materials and mechanical thermodynamics, solidification, or powder metallurgy processes
Previous experience applying simulation tools to materials processing or structural analysis
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
Company
Vulcan Elements
Vulcan Elements is a manufacturer of rare-earth magnets used in critical defense and commercial applications.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$690.2MKey Investors
Department of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC)Altimeter
2025-11-21Debt Financing· $620M
2025-08-11Series A· $65M
2023-12-26Seed· $5.2M
Leadership Team
John Maslin
CEO & Co-Founder
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