Maintenance Engineer

Company Overview

We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution. Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery grade lithium and tech metals are needed for chipsets, semiconductors, and 5G.

We have a substantial interest in the Round Top, Heavy Rare Earth, Lithium and Critical Minerals deposit in West Texas. We have also developed the United States’ first rare earth and critical minerals processing facility and we own the only scalable, sintered neo‑magnet manufacturing system in the Western Hemisphere. By developing this fully integrated, US‑based “mine‑to‑magnet” critical mineral supply chain, we are poised to become the leading domestic supplier to these industries.

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we:

• Build Solutions
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  If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and solution‑oriented, and we think outside the box to solve important problems. We know that a range of expertise and technologies is needed for success, and we work across sectors and alongside customers to deliver world‑class solutions in sustainable ways.
• Deliver Quality
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  When we do things, we do them well. We believe that top‑tier quality leads to industry competitiveness and we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We move fast when executing, but safety, quality, and excellence always come first.
• Lead responsibly
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  We have a responsibility to the planet, our consumers, our country, and each other. We put safety at the center of all we do, take accountability for our actions, incorporate sustainable practices in our processes and act with the financial best interest of our investors and consumers in mind.
• Win Together
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  Establishing a rare‑earth magnet supply chain is a big undertaking – and getting there is a team effort. We communicate openly, work together and challenge each other in pursuit of our goals. With every step we take we learn and get better.

We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Project Engineer to support both engineering projects and day‑to‑day maintenance activities within our metal and alloys facility. Working in an environment that includes high‑temperature furnaces, complex mechanical systems, and critical production equipment, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant.

This role combines hands‑on engineering with project delivery, giving you the opportunity to lead upgrades, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to long‑term asset reliability. You will work closely with production, maintenance, and HSE teams to diagnose issues, optimize equipment performance, and deliver engineering solutions that support operational targets.

The ideal candidate will be a multi‑skilled engineer with a strong mechanical background, a commitment to safety, and a desire to grow within a fast‑paced industrial environment. Whether you’re supporting furnace rebuilds, improving cooling systems, or driving preventative maintenance, your work will directly impact uptime, product quality, and site performance.

As part of this role, you will be required to travel to our UK site for an initial training period. During this time, you will learn Less Common Metals’ processes, standards, and operating methods. You will then serve as the trainer and team lead for the US site once operations commence, ensuring knowledge transfer and consistent global standards.

• Provide proactive maintenance and engineering support across all production areas to maximise equipment uptime and operational stability.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical faults on a wide range of industrial equipment, including furnace systems, cooling circuits, pumps, motors, and control panels.
• Follow, update, and improve Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules to optimise performance, reduce breakdowns, and extend equipment life.
• Carry out…