Mechanical Engineer

Company DescriptionRare Earth Salts is an innovative company that has worked diligently over the last decade to produce a rare earth separations process that offers numerous competitive advantages to traditional solvent extraction. Our processing strives to be financially competitive, simplistic in design, flexible with various concentrates and environmentally friendly. We serve customers across aerospace, defense, and power generation industries in an increasingly constrained global supply chain. As we expand our facility and ramp up capacity, we are hiring engineers to help solve complex challenges, take ownership of impactful work, and turn the impossible into reality.Job Description SummaryWe are hiring engineers to own various elements of the facility expansion project from design to implementation – such as waste management, acid regeneration and rare earth separations. Once implemented, engineers will own the commissioning and optimization of their responsible elements. Engineers will work with a cross-functional team, including mechanical engineers, chemists, quality and production staff.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities:Support design and implementation of elements of facility expansion project.Own commissioning and optimization of responsible elements.Aid in troubleshooting equipment and chemical processes. Perform duties in a manner that assures safety and quality of operations.Work with a team to fulfill expansion project obligations.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.At least 5 years in the chemical or manufacturing industry.Experience with engineering software programs.Eligibility Requirements:Must live in Beatrice, NE or close surrounding communities.Must hold U.S. citizenship.Desired Characteristics:Experience in chemical separations and refinement processes.Experience with heating and cooling systems, filter presses, reactor vessels, automation and controls.Ability to adapt with changing processes.Strong self-management skills and autonomyThe ability to design a system and see it through to production.Compensation and BenefitsBase pay range for this position is $105,000 - $115,000 USD annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.Paid HolidaysTwo paid company wide shutdown periods.1 week July 4th Holiday1 week Christmas Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account Paid PTO and Sick Leave