Materials Analysis Engineer – Process Analysis and Laboratory Systems
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Vulcan 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.
We are seeking a highly motivated Materials Analysis Engineer to join our laboratory and analysis team. This individual will operate advanced analytical equipment, develop and refine testing methods, and ensure generation of reliable, high-quality data. In addition to hands‑on laboratory work, the role involves advanced data analysis, including statistical and machine learning (ML) methods.
Responsibilities- Develop, validate, and maintain laboratory procedures for materials characterization and analytical testing.
- Support maintenance, calibration, and performance verification of analytical and monitoring equipment.
- Implement and refine process monitoring methods using vision, thermal, acoustic, or other sensing technologies.
- Operate and maintain analytical laboratory instrumentation used in metallic materials manufacturing and testing.
- Ensure laboratory practices align with ISO 17025 quality system requirements.
- Support laboratory accreditation and audits.
- Maintain traceability of instruments, calibrations, methods, and reference materials.
- Support design of experiments and testing plans for process validation and improvement.
- Generate and manage technical documentation for procedures, equipment, and quality records.
- Collaborate with process, modeling, and data systems engineers to ensure high-quality inputs for analytical and predictive workflows.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business.
Qualifications- B.S. or higher in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or closely related field.
- Hands‑on experience in an analytical laboratory within a metal manufacturing environment
. - Direct experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting analytical laboratory equipment.
- Working knowledge of quality systems including ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or ISO 17025.
- Familiarity with laboratory accreditation and audit processes (e.g., A2LA, Nadcap).
- Strong attention to procedural discipline, documentation, calibration control, and data integrity.
- Ability to work directly in laboratory and production environments.
- Experience authoring or revising controlled laboratory work instructions.
- Experience supporting or maintaining accredited laboratory programs.
- Experience with SEM, optical microscopy, particle analysis, thermal analysis, or chemical analysis instruments.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities.
Preferred Qualifications- Familiarity with industrial sensing and monitoring equipment.
- Experience with SEM, optical microscopy, particle analysis, or chemical analysis instruments.
- Experience supporting or maintaining accredited laboratory programs.
- Experience authoring or revising controlled laboratory work instructions.
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