Engineer, Magnet Technology

Position Overview

MP Materials is seeking a hands-on Senior Engineer to join the Magnet Technology group to support development technologies for advanced manufacturing to produce high-performance rare earth permanent magnets. The Senior Engineer will specialize in hands-on experimental development efforts related to front-end magnet-making processes, including but not limited to strip casting, powder processing, pressing, and sintering.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Generate 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with materials processing in metals, ceramics or related systems.
• Knowledge and experience of 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.

Desired Qualities

• Experience with manufacturing of rare earth materials and permanent magnets.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or R&D demonstrating successful process development across metals, ceramics, or related systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with pilot plant 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.