SeniorStaff Nanoparticle Process Engineer
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Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 120000 - 140000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Niron Magnetics is scaling the worlds first advanced manufacturing process for the mass production of permanent magnets powered by its breakthrough material formulation. The companys proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization free of rare earths and other critical materials and will drive innovation in various industries. Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of Americas Top GreenTech Companies for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the Innovation of the Year at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards.
Our team is made up of people who think big dare to innovate and strive to impact the planet through technological innovation for our customers. Ready to learn alongside amazing people solve complex problems and leave a legacy Join our team.
What youll do
Niron is hiring a Nanoparticle Process Engineer to lead the scale up and qualification of iron nitride nanoparticle processes for production. The individual hired for this position will report to the Manager of Powder Engineering and will work closely with members of the Pilot Engineering Operations and R&D teams. Opportunities for professional advancement in a rapidly growing magnet manufacturing organization will be available.
Primary Roles & Responsibilities:
- Work with external partners to design build and commission pilot & production-scale equipment
- Build and test prototypes to inform equipment design
- Train mentor and help direct activities of pilot operators and technicians
- Manage documentation of SOPs and work instructions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Six Sigma methodologies to enhance pilot production efficiency cost-effectiveness and overall process performance.
- Work with R&D team to transfer processes and process improvements from lab to pilot production facility
- Perform all duties according to Nirons Safety Program
- Execution of these tasks will require day-to-day interactions with Niron Managers Engineers and Technicians and periodic reviews with Nirons Director of Engineering.
What we are looking for
- Strong engineering background e.g. MS or PhD in materials science & engineering chemical engineering mechanical engineering electrical engineering nanotechnology or related field or relevant combination of academic/work experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials-related industry
- Strong safety mindset
- Working knowledge of powder handling processes material drying magnet equipment process development process automation manufacturing processes & documentation
- Experience leading new materials manufacturing processes and products from R&D to production through stage gate approach
- Familiarity with statistical methods DOE Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
- Strong interpersonal communication prioritization organizational skills
- Strong reporting skills with ability to concisely communicate the meaning of data
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (less than 20%)
- Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment up to 25 lbs.
Nice to have
- Experience in one or more of the following: powder or slurry conveyance particle size reduction drying processes magnetic materials magnetic field generation
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Strong statistical training in DOE and ANOVA
- Experience in leading teams projects and related methodologies to optimize delivery of results on time and on budget
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office JMP/Minitab SQL and/or data visualization software
Our pay and benefits
- Salary range: $120000 - $140000 annually depending on experience education and skills
- Equity position in Niron via stock option grant
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
- Mental healthcare
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid vacation sick time and holidays
- Experience in a fun high-performing manufacturing environment
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Distributed Control Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- Tooling
- Statistical Software
- Process Engineering
- cGMP
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Public Speaking
- Manufacturing
About Company
Niron Magnetics is reshaping tomorrow’s technologies with the world’s only high performance, rare-earth-free permanent magnets.
