Applications Engineer

Position Overview

MP Materials is seeking a dynamic and experienced Applications Engineer to join our Magnetics business located in Fort Worth, TX. The Applications Engineer is a customer-facing position with deep technical understanding of permanent magnet applications.

Position Responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert on the application of NdFeB magnets to electrical devices.
• Act as technical contact with existing and potential customers by reviewing requests for quotes and other information, and providing clear, summarized responses.
• Interpret customer requests into well-defined product requirements and negotiate these requirements with customers to best serve their needs while promoting MP Materials' products.
• Synthesize and communicate short and long duration customer project goals, including coordinating with the Magnet Technology team to deliver samples and prototypes to customers.
• Identify value added opportunities for MP Materials products, to be realized through applications engineering, product or process development, continuous improvement activities, and/or long-term strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and report on the impact of implemented improvements, including KPIs such as energy savings, cost reductions, system uptime, and process optimization.
• Deliver technical training and documentation to operations staff, ensuring consistent understanding of electrical system enhancements and energy efficiency practices.
• Ensure all electrical OPEX and improvement projects comply with applicable codes, safety regulations, and internal quality standards.

Basic Qualifications

• BS or higher in Materials, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or other relevant disciplines.
• Working knowledge of rare earth magnets and/or permanent magnet motors, actuators, and sensors including end use applications and key performance metrics.
• Experience working directly with customers to understand technical needs and translate them into magnet specifications and magnetic components.
• Experience partnering with commercial teams to generate product specifications and quotations.
• Understanding of the cost, yield and quality of manufactured product(s).
• Able to effectively communicate with a spectrum of different roles, from customers to senior leaders to manufacturing operators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare well-written documents for reporting to customers and senior leadership.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Desired Qualities

• Experience with material manufacturing, particularly NdFeB magnet manufacturing.
• Familiarity with rare earth permanent magnet grades and magnetic properties.
• Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or materials science.