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You will focus on rapid solidification processes of molten metal for material production.\nResponsibilities\nOperate safely in a pilot manufacturing and R&D facility working hands-on with molten and powder metals\nLead development of rapid solidification processes and equipment such as strip casting, melt spinning, and gas atomization\nOptimize process parameters to achieve target quality and performance requirements, study process windows and develop bounding setpoints for processes\nContribute to the materials and process development of the entire magnet manufacturing process\nConduct materials engineering characterization work both internally and at outside laboratories, leading data analysis\nComplete minor equipment modifications, equipment/tool design, and oversee fabrication contractors as required to achieve desired process outcomes.\nContribute to the development of core equipment technology, including development of next generation processes and equipment for production\nWork with the engineering and leadership teams to transition technology from pilot to commercial scale\nQualifications\nMinimum Bachelor's Degree, preferred Master's Degree, in Materials Science and Engineering, Magnetics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering/science discipline\nDirect experience with metal solidification processes (casting, atomizing)\nHave direct experience operating casting equipment, atomizing equipment, or similar in a previous role\nDirect experience optimizing both manufacturing processes and material compositions to achieve desired outcomes\nProficient in materials characterization techniques and tools\nMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.","company":"Vulcanelements","rawCompany":"vulcanelements","city":"Durham","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:26:20.172Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"19-2032.00","title":"Materials Scientists","slug":"materials-scientists"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541713","title":"Research and Development in Nanotechnology","slug":"research-and-development-in-nanotechnology"},{"code":"325211","title":"Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-material-and-resin-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Materials & Process Engineer, Rapid Solidification","description":"Materials & Process Engineer, Rapid Solidification\nResearch Triangle, NC\nVulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.\n\nAs a Materials & Process Engineer on the Engineering team, you will develop the compositions, microstructures, morphologies, and processes required for performance and quality. You will focus on rapid solidification processes of molten metal for material production.\nResponsibilities\nOperate safely in a pilot manufacturing and R&D facility working hands-on with molten and powder metals\nLead development of rapid solidification processes and equipment such as strip casting, melt spinning, and gas atomization\nOptimize process parameters to achieve target quality and performance requirements, study process windows and develop bounding setpoints for processes\nContribute to the materials and process development of the entire magnet manufacturing process\nConduct materials engineering characterization work both internally and at outside laboratories, leading data analysis\nComplete minor equipment modifications, equipment/tool design, and oversee fabrication contractors as required to achieve desired process outcomes.\nContribute to the development of core equipment technology, including development of next generation processes and equipment for production\nWork with the engineering and leadership teams to transition technology from pilot to commercial scale\nQualifications\nMinimum Bachelor's Degree, preferred Master's Degree, in Materials Science and Engineering, Magnetics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering/science discipline\nDirect experience with metal solidification processes (casting, atomizing)\nHave direct experience operating casting equipment, atomizing equipment, or similar in a previous role\nDirect experience optimizing both manufacturing processes and material compositions to achieve desired outcomes\nProficient in materials characterization techniques and tools\nMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:26:20.172Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:26:20.172Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Vulcanelements","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Durham","addressRegion":"NC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"6ce7af60015dbdc3e77ee91a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6ce7af60015dbdc3e77ee91a"}}