Senior Materials Testing & Characterization Engineer

Vulcan Elements; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements, a US-based maker of NdFeB magnet materials, seeks a Senior Materials Analysis Engineer – Testing & Characterization. You will lead SME-level testing methods, ensure accuracy and traceability, and support data-driven decisions across process and quality teams.

The role requires hands-on lab work in a controlled manufacturing environment, advanced materials testing and strong documentation practices, with collaboration across engineering disciplines to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of materials science/engineering experience in testing and characterization.
• Hands-on testing experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with method development, validation, and documentation practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple testing activities with instrument health in focus.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for laboratory test methods and ensure technical rigor and reliable execution.
• Evaluate accuracy of test methods and periodically revalidate as needed.
• Support data interpretation for internal customers across teams.
• Develop, implement, and improve test procedures to meet production needs.
• Maintain material traceability and documentation per quality system requirements.
• Troubleshoot instrument performance and coordinate preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate testing data into manufacturing workflows.

Skills

Materials testing

Lab test methods

Data interpretation

Documentation & traceability

Instrument troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. or higher in Materials Science or related field

Tools

XRD

SEM/EDS

TGA

DSC

Job description

Vulcan Elements, a US-based maker of NdFeB magnet materials, seeks a Senior Materials Analysis Engineer – Testing & Characterization. You will lead SME-level testing methods, ensure accuracy and traceability, and support data-driven decisions across process and quality teams.

The role requires hands-on lab work in a controlled manufacturing environment, advanced materials testing and strong documentation practices, with collaboration across engineering disciplines to drive continuous improvement.