Senior Magnetics Modeling Engineer

MP Materials; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an Engineer IV for the Magnet Technology group to advance ICME-based design and manufacturing of rare earth magnets. You will model thermodynamics, kinetics, and processing to improve magnet performance and manufacturability.

The role collaborates with experimental engineers, publishes findings, and engages with partnerships and government labs to translate new science into practical manufacturing gains.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Physics, or related field.
• Familiarity with metallurgical manufacturing processes and materials characterization methods.
• Deep understanding of materials, thermodynamics, and kinetics.
• Agile researcher, adept at identifying untested questions about materials and the interactions between processing, structure, and performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermodynamic and process simulations to advance understanding of magnet manufacturing processes and magnetic performance.
• Develop process-structure-property models and databases, and use these tools to design and optimize next-generation rare earth magnets.
• Work closely with experimental team members to integrate experimental feedback into physical property models.
• Engage external institutions including university researchers, strategic partners, and government laboratories to add value from new technologies and applied research.
• Represent MP Materials within the industry by publishing in technical and trade journals and presenting at conferences.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Agile researcher

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Physics, or related field

Job description

MP Materials in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an Engineer IV for the Magnet Technology group to advance ICME-based design and manufacturing of rare earth magnets. You will model thermodynamics, kinetics, and processing to improve magnet performance and manufacturability.

The role collaborates with experimental engineers, publishes findings, and engages with partnerships and government labs to translate new science into practical manufacturing gains.