Senior Rare-Earth Metallurgical Engineer

PMT Critical Metals LLC.; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K

Medical insurance

Profit and equity participation

Innovative Environment

Job summary

A leading critical metals manufacturer in Ohio is seeking a Sr. Metallurgical Engineer to drive the design and optimization of metallization processes for rare earth metals. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in metallurgical processing, along with a strong foundation in thermodynamics and solidification. The role offers competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work on impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in metallurgical processing, preferably rare earths or specialty alloys.
• Strong background in thermodynamics, solidification, and microstructure control.
• Hands-on experience with metallurgical testing and analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize metallization, reduction, and alloying processes.
• Characterize and improve properties of rare earth metals and alloys.
• Support scale-up from lab to full production.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent material quality.
• Conduct root cause analyses of metallurgical defects and failures.
• Support customer qualification and technical documentation.

Skills

Metallurgical processing

Analysis methods

Thermodynamics

Microstructure control

Education

BS/MS in Metallurgical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

A leading critical metals manufacturer in Ohio is seeking a Sr. Metallurgical Engineer to drive the design and optimization of metallization processes for rare earth metals. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in metallurgical processing, along with a strong foundation in thermodynamics and solidification. The role offers competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work on impactful projects.