Magnet R&D Engineer

Position Title: Magnet R&D Engineer

Position Type: Full-time

Position Overview: Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc. (AML), a high-tech company located in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a Magnet R&D Engineer to support the company with research and processes development with its proprietary permanent magnet technology platform, PM-Wire™.

PM-Wire™ is an innovative and breakthrough approach for the design, manufacturing and application of permanent magnets. As a result, here-to-fore unachievable types of permanent magnets, magnet materials advanced the state-of-the-art in electrical machines (motors and generators) and other applications breaking China’s stronghold on permanent magnet industry. 

The position will be full-time with employment taking place in Melbourne, Florida. As a Magnet R&D Engineer, this individual will be involved in all aspects of optimizing the PM-Wire™ manufacturing process for a variety of magnetic materials including rare earth, lean-rare earth and non-rare earth. 

Manufacturing processes include proprietary tooling and factory automation. Individual will work closely with the company’s science and electrical machine development team for optimizing the performance and qualify of the magnets and the customer’s end-use product. Primary applications are electrical machines. 

This individual should have a strong understanding of magnet materials, magnet manufacturing and magnet qualification. Ideally, the individual should have a base understanding of electrical machines including design, manufacturing, testing and end-use applications.

Overall, this individual should have a very strong and self-motivated interest in learning new processes and developing technologies into consistent and repeatable prototypes and products is necessary. An interest in being in and contributing to an entrepreneurial and fast-paced learning environment is critical to success of candidate. 

By example, responsibilities may include, not are not limited to:

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to support both manufacturing and research and development efforts.
• Active and hands-on involvement with managing, interpreting, characterizing, and reporting magnet experiments.
• Support the science and engineering team with the development and prototyping of AML’s permanent magnets, including a focus on understanding performance and variables with various materials.
• Support transition from manual processes and prototyping environment to product manufacturing including processes, production. manufacturing robotics / automation and qualification.
• Collaborate with applications analysis and design team with various magnet-based product concepts.
• Support business development activities including engaging with new customer products / applications.

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus benefits.

Benefits:

• Health insurance and dental insurance (eligible one month after employment).
• Paid time off (eligible immediately).
• Company paid holidays.
• Eligible to participate in employee incentive programs, including stock options.

Location: Melbourne, FL 32901 (work may take place at second location in West Melbourne, FL from time to time – 10 minutes from address above).

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a variety of both manufacturing and research and development experience in a fast-pace environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in magnet, materials, or related environments; manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Prior experience within the permanent magnet industry is desired (not required) – research and development and manufacturing.
• Science or engineering background in relevant field, i.e. BS, MS in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or related field.
• Expertise in simulation tools such as 3D CAD including parametric modeling, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• A willingness to help in other areas such as manufacturing tooling and automation development.

Non-technical Skills and Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly communicate with engineering, technical support, sales, and management.
• Attention to detail and self-motivation with a commitment to safety and quality within an organization requiring significant attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Combination of desk work and hands-on assembly, prototypes and testing.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 
• Manual dexterity to evaluate, install, and modify equipment.

Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.