Senior Chemical Engineer — Scale-Up for Rare Earth Tech

PMT Critical Metals LLC.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive salary

401K

Medical insurance

Profit and equity participation

Job summary

A leading materials science company in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Sr. Chemical Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and scale-up of chemical processes for rare earth metallization and magnet manufacturing. The role involves collaborating with engineers to ensure efficient and safe operations while contributing to innovative projects impacting technology and society. Applicants should have a BS/MS in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial experience in chemical process development or scale‑up.
• Experience with rare earths, specialty chemicals, or metals is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of process modeling, thermodynamics, and reaction engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical processes for rare earth separation and metallization.
• Scale laboratory processes to pilot and full‑scale manufacturing.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate chemical processes into production flows.
• Drive continuous improvements in process safety and environmental performance.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs and process control plans.
• Troubleshoot complex chemical process issues.

Skills

Process optimization

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

A leading materials science company in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Sr. Chemical Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and scale-up of chemical processes for rare earth metallization and magnet manufacturing. The role involves collaborating with engineers to ensure efficient and safe operations while contributing to innovative projects impacting technology and society. Applicants should have a BS/MS in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.