Senior Engineer, Electrometallurgy & Rare Earth Metals

MP Materials Corp.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading U.S. materials manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Senior Engineer to lead the development of advanced technologies for producing high-purity rare earth metal and alloys. This position involves scaling electrometallurgical technologies and emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in a related field and have significant experience with molten salt electrolysis processes. Join this innovative company to restore strategic manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with molten salt electrolysis and/or metallothermic reduction processes.
• Agile researcher, adept at identifying untested questions about materials and processes.
• Experience leading technical development projects, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of rare earth metal and alloy production processes.
• Translate lab findings into scalable, production-ready processes.
• Document all projects and provide written guidance for model usage.

Skills

Expertise in extractive metallurgy

Hands-on experience with molten salt electrolysis

Strong theoretical and experimental background in electrochemistry

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering or related field

Tools

Electrochemical instrumentation

Thermodynamic modeling software (FactSage)

Job description

A leading U.S. materials manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Senior Engineer to lead the development of advanced technologies for producing high-purity rare earth metal and alloys. This position involves scaling electrometallurgical technologies and emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in a related field and have significant experience with molten salt electrolysis processes. Join this innovative company to restore strategic manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.