Senior Engineer: Powder Processing & Sintering for Magnets

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

Job summary

MP Materials in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Senior Engineer specialized in Powder Processing, Pressing, & Sintering to join their Magnet Technology group. The role involves hands-on experimental research and development, focusing on high-performance rare earth permanent magnets. Candidates should have a Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant fields and 10+ years of industry experience, particularly in pressing and sintering. This position represents a rare opportunity to contribute to advancing American manufacturing capabilities. Full compliance with safety protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with metallurgical or ceramic powder processing, heat treatments, and materials characterization methods.
• Deep understanding of materials, thermodynamics, and kinetics.
• Adept at identifying untested questions about materials and the interactions between processing, structure, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize sintering and heat treatment profiles on prototype magnets.
• Lead and manage development projects, document, and communicate findings.
• Supervise technicians and junior engineers for high-quality execution of experimental trials.
• Ensure compliance with world-class health and safety regulations.
• Represent MP Materials by publishing in technical journals and presenting at conferences.

Skills

Metallurgical or ceramic powder processing

Heat treatments

Materials characterization methods

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Physics, or related field

Tools

SEM

XRD

ICP

LECO

Job description

MP Materials in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Senior Engineer specialized in Powder Processing, Pressing, & Sintering to join their Magnet Technology group. The role involves hands-on experimental research and development, focusing on high-performance rare earth permanent magnets. Candidates should have a Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant fields and 10+ years of industry experience, particularly in pressing and sintering. This position represents a rare opportunity to contribute to advancing American manufacturing capabilities. Full compliance with safety protocols is essential.