Process Engineer - Furnaces

USARE

Stillwater, OK, United States
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Thermal process optimization
Vacuum sintering operations
Temperature control and atmosphere management
** USA Rare Earth is seeking a Process Engineer specializing in furnace operations to optimize and oversee thermal processes in magnet manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have a background in engineering, experience with thermal processing operations, and strong problem-solving skills. **

Job Summary

  • USA Rare Earth is on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials enabling the green energy and technology revolution.
  • The Process Engineer – Furnaces will oversee hydrogen decrepitation, vacuum sintering, heat treatment, and grain boundary diffusion furnace operations to ensure process efficiency, safety, and product quality.
  • The company values creativity, quality, responsibility, and teamwork to build sustainable solutions and establish a domestic rare earth magnet supply chain.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** USA Rare Earth is seeking a Process Engineer specializing in furnace operations to optimize and oversee thermal processes in magnet manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have a background in engineering, experience with thermal processing operations, and strong problem-solving skills. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • thermal process optimization
  • vacuum sintering operations
  • temperature control and atmosphere management
  • hydrogen decrepitation furnace operation
  • process data monitoring and analysis
  • furnace system installation and qualification
  • safety and quality standards compliance

Nice-to-have

  • cross-functional collaboration
  • problem-solving and troubleshooting
  • automation and instrumentation improvements
  • fast-paced start-up environment
  • metallurgical evaluations support
  • vendor interface and maintenance planning

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science
  • 3–5 years thermal processing experience
  • proficiency in process modeling and SPC
  • knowledge of safety and quality standards
  • experience in manufacturing equipment reliability
  • ability to work in start-up environment

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