R&D Engineer — Rare Earth Processing & Pilot-Scale

USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR); Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Rare Earth, Inc. in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking an R&D Engineer to support the development and scaling up of rare earth processing technologies. The role involves hands-on activities bridging lab research and pilot plant operations to advance innovative processes.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering and have 3 to 7 years of relevant experience, focusing on extraction, separation, and purification methodologies.

This position comes with a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $120,000 per year, reflecting our commitment to attracting top talent.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in hydrometallurgy, chemical processing, or process R&D.
• Experience with pilot plant operations and process scale-up.
• Familiarity with rare earth separation techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments for rare earth leaching and purification.
• Translate bench-scale work into pilot-scale operations.
• Operate and support pilot plant systems for testing and data collection.

Skills

Hydrometallurgy

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Process troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Materials Engineering

Tools

PFDs/P&IDs

Process control systems (SCADA/DCS)

Job description

USA Rare Earth, Inc. in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking an R&D Engineer to support the development and scaling up of rare earth processing technologies. The role involves hands-on activities bridging lab research and pilot plant operations to advance innovative processes.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering and have 3 to 7 years of relevant experience, focusing on extraction, separation, and purification methodologies.

This position comes with a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $120,000 per year, reflecting our commitment to attracting top talent.