Job Title: Materials Analysis Engineer

Work Location: Durham County, NC

Summary:

Seeking a skilled engineer to utilize computational modeling and simulation tools for the advancement and optimization of materials and processes, particularly in the context of rare-earth permanent magnet manufacturing. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address complex engineering challenges and drive innovation in materials development.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement computational models and simulations, including atomic simulations, phase field modeling, density functional theory, and finite element analysis, to support materials and process development.
• Apply advanced modeling techniques to assess and enhance manufacturing processes for permanent magnets.
• Work closely with teams from research, manufacturing, and quality to convert modeling results into practical process improvements.
• Utilize and interpret data from analytical methods such as electron microscopy, metallography, and chemical analysis to validate computational models.
• Incorporate machine learning and data-driven approaches to analyze material properties and process-property relationships.
• Develop and maintain simulation workflows using tools like ANSYS and other relevant computational software.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and publications to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Remain up-to-date with advancements in computational materials science and proactively identify opportunities to implement new methods and technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in materials science, materials engineering, metallurgy, or a closely related field (exceptional candidates from related disciplines may be considered).
• Strong understanding of materials properties, behavior, diffusion, and phase transformations.
• Experience with one or more of the following for materials analysis or design simulations: atomic simulations, phase field modeling, density functional theory, or finite element analysis.
• Eligibility as a U.S. Person due to access requirements for export-controlled information or facilities.
• Hands-on experience with analytical methods such as electron microscopy, metallography, and chemical analysis.
• Proficiency with machine learning tools for analyzing and exploring material properties.
• Background in applying materials and process modeling within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with ANSYS and a range of its analysis packages.
• Experience conducting density functional theory (DFT) calculations.

Published Category: Analytical & Process Development