Vulcan Elements · 3 weeks ago
Materials Analysis Engineer – Process Analysis and Laboratory Systems
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. We are seeking a highly motivated Materials Analysis Engineer to join our laboratory and analysis team, responsible for operating advanced analytical equipment, developing testing methods, and ensuring the generation of reliable, high-quality data.
AerospaceManufacturingIndustrial Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
Vulcan Elements
Vulcan Elements is a manufacturer of rare-earth magnets used in critical defense and commercial applications.
Founded in 2023
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$690.2MKey Investors
Department of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC)Altimeter
2025-11-21Debt Financing· $620M
2025-08-11Series A· $65M
2023-12-26Seed· $5.2M
Leadership Team
John Maslin
CEO & Co-Founder
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