Magnetics Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of heavy-rare-earth minimization or free approaches.
• Evaluate alloy chemistry, microstructure, and phase behavior to improve magnetic performance and thermal stability.
• Support manufacturing operations related to magnetic variability, yield loss, or performance degradation.
• Assist R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams on HREE-reduction approaches to meet the project goals/timelines.
• Actively engage with a variety of measurement techniques such as SEM, EBSD, XRD, LECO, etc during material development.
• Correlate magnetic measurement results with microstructural analysis.
• Mentor and train technicians in magnetics, fundamentals and best practices.
• Support intellectual property development and technical documentation.
• Represent USA Rare Earth via trade shows, conferences or publications.

Required Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with a strong focus on magnetics or magnetic materials.
• 3+ years (or equivalent advanced degree experience) in permanent magnet development or magnetics engineering or magnetic materials research.
• Deep understanding of: Permanent magnet theory, NdFeB and/or SmCo magnet systems and/or New Magnetic Materials, Hands-on experience with sintering and heat treatment process.
• Strong analytical and experimental problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in new magnetic materials and rare-earth reduction strategies.
• Exposure to magnet coatings, corrosion protection, and environmental durability.
• Experience working in sintering and heat treatment trials and its relationship with microstructure and magnetic properties.