Instrument & Electrical Engineer – High‑Tech Manufacturing

USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR); Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Rare Earth, Inc. in Stillwater, OK, is seeking a skilled Instrument/Electrical Engineer to maintain, design, and optimize electrical and instrumentation systems in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of production equipment, develop solutions, and support upgrades. The role requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering, instrumentation design, and experience with automated control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical engineering, instrumentation, or automation, preferably in high-tech manufacturing.
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations (ISO, IEC, NFPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and optimize electrical and instrumentation systems to support advanced manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems, instrumentation, and automation to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to identify system improvements and implement solutions.
• Perform system analysis, diagnostics, and testing to ensure equipment functionality, efficiency, and safety.
• Develop and support preventative maintenance programs and oversee their execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and company policies in all engineering projects.
• Work with vendors to select, procure, and integrate new technologies and systems as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment performance and system reliability.
• Prepare technical documentation, including system schematics, maintenance manuals, and technical reports.

Skills

PLC programming

Control systems

Sensors & actuators

Root cause analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

MATLAB

Job description

USA Rare Earth, Inc. in Stillwater, OK, is seeking a skilled Instrument/Electrical Engineer to maintain, design, and optimize electrical and instrumentation systems in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of production equipment, develop solutions, and support upgrades. The role requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering, instrumentation design, and experience with automated control