USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) · 17 hours ago
Process Engineer
Wheat Ridge, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expUSA Rare Earth, Inc. is on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials for the green energy revolution. The Process Engineer will support the development of innovative technologies for rare earth recovery and purification, contributing to research and development activities, pilot plant operations, and process scale-up efforts.
MiningManufacturingVenture CapitalAngel InvestmentProduct Design
Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments to develop new extraction and purification processes
Translate laboratory-scale findings into pilot and production-scale operations
Prepare and present technical progress reports to leadership and key stakeholders
Liaise with external partners, including EPCMs, equipment manufacturers, engineering consultants, and regulatory agencies
Mentor and guide technicians in process development and laboratory activities
Prepare technical documentation such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety assessments, and process design packages
Contribute to process hazard analyses (PHAs) and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
Support design and commissioning of pilot- and commercial-scale process systems, including test plans and performance verification
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
2–5 years of experience in process engineering or R&D
Proficiency in experimental design, pilot plant construction and operation, steady-state mass balance modeling, and process flow diagram (PFD) and P&ID interpretation
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to extractive metallurgy and chemical processing
Knowledge of safety and quality standards for laboratory and pilot-scale operations
Experience implementing process improvements and maintaining equipment reliability in a manufacturing environment
Experience with data acquisition systems (SCADA/DCS) or process automation
Strong technical writing and presentation skills for communicating complex data to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced startup environment
Company
USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR)
USA Rare Earth, LLC is a U.S.-based, vertically integrated magnet technology company.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.7BKey Investors
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2026-01-25Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-04-30Post Ipo Equity· $75M
2025-03-13Post Ipo Equity· $50M
Leadership Team
Alex Moyes
Vice President of Mining and Processing
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