Process Engineer, Electrolysis

Job Title:

Process Engineer, Electrolysis

Location:

Fort Worth, TX

Department/Group:

Magnetics

Position Type:

Full Time

Hourly/Salary:

Salary

Regular/Temp:

Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Exempt

Reports To:

Senior Engineering Manager

Position Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.

The Process Engineer, Electrolysis will be an integral part of the team designing and building a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility. The Process Engineer, Electrolysis will play a key role in the execution of MP Materials' mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. This role will support the first step in our manufacturing process: molten salt electrolysis. This position will work closely with area management, quality, EHS and maintenance personnel to meet area objectives. In addition to molten salt electrolysis, the ideal candidate will also have knowledge of strip casting, and/or magnetic/metallic powder milling.

Essential Duties:

• Participate in equipment specification, design reviews, and commissioning of electrolysis lines.

• Provide the electrolysis operators and technicians with technical training and support.

• Contribute to EHS risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and regulatory compliance.

• Evaluate raw materials and their impact on plant performance and product quality.

• Track KPIs, driving to achieve high yield, consistent product quality, and minimal EHS impacts.

• Supervise the daily use of quality control procedures.

• Drive initiatives to ensure stable and efficient metal making plant.

• Investigate and resolve quality issues within molten salt electrolysis and associated subprocesses.

• Participate in continuous improvement activities to eliminate waste and reduce the overall cost.

• Participate in projects to advance rare earth electrolysis process technology.

• Communicate progress verbally and through written detailed technical reports and presentations.

• Document and disclose intellectual property and assist in patent filing preparation and defense.

• Work with procurement, vendors, maintenance, operators, and other team members

• Other duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

• 5+ years' experience in electrochemistry with industrial scale processes and equipment.

• Knowledge and experience in gathering and tracking process control information for SPC.

• Problem solving experience (FMEA, 8D, A3, Root Cause Analysis etc.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite.

• Valid Driver's License and good driving record are required to drive company vehicles on property.

Desired Qualities:

• MS or PhD in Metallurgy/Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

• Deep technical knowledge of electrochemistry in general, and rare earth molten salt electrolysis.

• Knowledge of downstream processes, particularly alloying and casting.

• Experience with SAP.

• Ability to identify and solve problems and convince others (management down to operators) that your solution is the right one.

• Experience with programming, and process control operations; COMSOL Multiphysics, CFD, MATLAB, Python, Mini

• Tab, AutoCAD /Solidworks

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

• EEO is The Law

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position's requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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