Manufacturing rare earth magnets for a secure, resilient future. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
As the Senior Material Scientist you will own the science connecting the metallic coatings that protect them from corrosion and the characterization work that proves it. This is an R&D role based at our Research Triangle Park lab, working in direct support of our Benson, NC manufacturing facility: you'll develop and qualify processes in the lab and on pilot-scale equipment, interface with external suppliers then hand off specifications the Benson production team runs at scale.
What they're looking for
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in metallic coatings, surface finishing, or corrosion protection in an industrial or manufacturing R&D setting
- Working proficiency with materials characterization techniques: SEM/EDS, XRD, optical microscopy, and coating thickness/adhesion testing
- Familiarity with structured failure-analysis methodology
- Solid grounding in design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis of process and test data
- Strong technical writing and cross-functional communication skills
More about this role
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.
As the Senior Material Scientist you will own the science connecting the metallic coatings that protect them from corrosion and the characterization work that proves it. This is an R&D role based at our Research Triangle Park lab, working in direct support of our Benson, NC manufacturing facility: you'll develop and qualify processes in the lab and on pilot-scale equipment, interface with external suppliers then hand off specifications the Benson production team runs at scale. You'll own key external coating supplier relationships. This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role with real influence over how a brand-new production facility is built and qualified.
- Develop, qualify, and optimize protective metallic, passivation, or polymer coatings (e.g., electroplated Ni, Zn, or Al-based...
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