Senior Coatings & Materials Scientist (NdFeB Magnets)

Posted 12 days ago

vulcan elementsDurham (NC)

Materials Scientists Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Vulcan Elements, located in North Carolina, seeks a Senior Material Scientist to own the science linking protective coatings to corrosion resistance for NdFeB magnets. You will run lab and pilot-scale studies, interact with external suppliers, and hand off specs for production. You will lead material characterization, DOE-driven optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to shape a new production facility, with mentorship for junior staff and direct impact on scale‑up success.

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