Magnetics Engineer IV - ICME & Magnet Manufacturing

MP Materials Corp.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an Engineer IV to join the Magnet Technology group to support development technologies for advanced manufacturing to produce high-performance rare earth permanent magnets.

The Engineer IV will specialize in modelling complex metallurgical chemistries and processes through an ICME approach, using thermodynamic modeling, materials informatics, machine learning, atomistic simulations, and more.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Physics, or related field.
• Familiarity with metallurgical manufacturing processes and materials characterization methods.
• Deep understanding of materials, thermodynamics, and kinetics.
• Agile researcher, adept at identifying untested questions about materials and the interactions between processing, structure, and performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermodynamic and process simulations to advance understanding of magnet manufacturing processes and magnetic performance.
• Develop process-structure-property models and databases, and use these tools to design and optimize next-generation rare earth magnets.
• Work closely with experimental team members to integrate experimental feedback into physical property models.
• Engage external institutions including university researchers, strategic partners, and government laboratories to add value from new technologies and applied research.
• Represent MP Materials within the industry by publishing in technical and trade journals and presenting at conferences.

Skills

Materials science

Thermodynamics

Kinetics

Machine learning

Computational modeling

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Physics, or related field

Tools

Thermodynamic modeling

Materials informatics

Machine learning

Atomistic simulations

Molten metal fluid dynamics

Job description

MP Materials in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an Engineer IV to join the Magnet Technology group to support development technologies for advanced manufacturing to produce high-performance rare earth permanent magnets.

The Engineer IV will specialize in modelling complex metallurgical chemistries and processes through an ICME approach, using thermodynamic modeling, materials informatics, machine learning, atomistic simulations, and more.