Materials & Process Engineer

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About the Company

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Our client is onshoring the manufacturing of rare-earth permanent magnets with a fully domestic supply chain and focus on decarbonization, servicing customers in critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive.

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This is a direct hire, permanent placement position for a client of AdAstra Talent Advisors.

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About the Role n

As 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.

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Responsibilities n

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• Operate safely in a pilot manufacturing and R&D facility working hands-on with molten and powder metals
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• Lead development of rapid solidification processes and equipment such as strip casting, melt spinning, and gas atomization
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• Optimize process parameters to achieve target quality and performance requirements, study process windows and develop bounding setpoints for processes
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• Contribute to the materials and process development of the entire magnet manufacturing process
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• Conduct materials engineering characterization work both internally and at outside laboratories, leading data analysis
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• Complete minor equipment modifications, equipment/tool design, and oversee fabrication contractors as required to achieve desired process outcomes.
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• Contribute to the development of core equipment technology, including development of next processes and equipment for production
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• Work with the engineering and leadership teams to transition technology from pilot to commercial scale
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Requirements n

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• Minimum Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, in Materials Science and Engineering, Magnetics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering/science discipline
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• Direct experience with metal solidification processes (casting, atomizing)
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• Have direct experience operating casting equipment, atomizing equipment, or similar in a previous role
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• Direct experience optimizing both manufacturing processes and material compositions to achieve desired outcomes
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• Proficient in materials characterization techniques and tools
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Logistical Requirements

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• This is an onsite position in the Raleigh-Durham Metro Area
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ITAR Requirement

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  To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. , lawful permanent of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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Benefit Highlights n

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• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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• 401(k) Offering
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• Stock Options
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• Generous PTO Policy and Paid Holidays
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Compensation is determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.n

Equal Opportunity

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Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They evaluate qualified applicants without regard to , , , , /, veteran status, status, , , , marital status, mental or physical or any other legally protected status.n

About AdAstra

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AdAstra Talent Advisors is a headhunting and talent advising firm focused on the Climate, Space, and Defense sectors of Hard Tech. We specialize in pairing highly technical and executive talent with some of the world’s leading Hard Tech startups.

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At AdAstra, we catalyze the innovations that future depend on by placing the right people in the right seats. Our dedicated work enables inconceivable technology from Earth, to the stars. And it’s all because of trailblazing talent like you - those driven to do what’s never been done before.

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We care about long term relationships with both candidates and companies. Even if the role we initially discuss isn’t a perfect fit, it’s likely we’ll have something relevant to share with you in the future.

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