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

USA Rare Earth; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Rare Earth in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking an R&D Engineer to support the development and scale-up of rare earth processing technologies. This hands-on role involves experimental design, pilot plant operations, and improving extraction processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with 3–7 years of relevant experience and familiarity with rare earth separation techniques.

Offering a competitive salary of $105,000 - $120,000 per year, this role provides an opportunity to impact the green energy sector significantly.

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, solvent extraction, and purification.
• Operate pilot plant systems and analyze process data.
• Develop technical documentation to support pilot operations.

Skills

Hands-on execution

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

PFDs/P&IDs

Process control systems (SCADA/DCS)

Job description

USA Rare Earth in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking an R&D Engineer to support the development and scale-up of rare earth processing technologies. This hands-on role involves experimental design, pilot plant operations, and improving extraction processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with 3–7 years of relevant experience and familiarity with rare earth separation techniques.

Offering a competitive salary of $105,000 - $120,000 per year, this role provides an opportunity to impact the green energy sector significantly.