Application Engineer

Who we are:

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.

What you can expect:

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

Build Solutions: 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: 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: 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: 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.

Job Summary:

As an Application Engineer, you’ll work directly with customers and internal teams to translate application requirements and technical drawings into material and design recommendations. You’ll support the quotation process, collaborate with manufacturing, and contribute to product presentations for a wide variety of audiences. This is a hands-on, customer-facing engineering role ideal for someone energized by technical problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

- Review and interpret customer application requirements, product drawings, and technical specs

- Recommend appropriate magnet grades, dimensions, and tolerances based on performance and manufacturability

- Prepare technical quotations that meet both customer needs and internal capabilities

- Collaborate closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Product, and Quality teams to ensure solution feasibility and accuracy

- Develop and maintain technical content for use in presentations, product sheets, and internal documentation

- Present our capabilities and solutions to customers, prospects, internal stakeholders, and at tradeshows, under the guidance of the Director of Application Engineering and Product Management

- Provide engineering support across the customer lifecycle, from pre-sale design consultation to post-sale troubleshooting

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field

- 2–5 years of experience in application or product engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment

- Familiarity with magnetic materials, rare earth technologies, or high-performance material selection preferred

- Proficient in analyzing electrical machines and use of finite element analysis softwares like Ansys/JAMG/Simulia

- Hands on experience on motor performance measurement in a laboratory set-up will be a plus.

- Strong proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and specifications

- Experience generating technical quotations or proposals for OEM or B2B customers

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- A customer-first mindset with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach

- High attention to detail, with ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

The work environment will be a mix of a typical office environment, a manufacturing floor and a construction site. Noise level: Normal office, manufacturing and construction noises.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.

USA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities

USA Rare Earth's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

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