Applications Engineer - Magnetics

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.

As an Applications Engineer , you will own the technical progression of customer programs from initial engagement through qualification and production. You will serve as the technical bridge between customers, commercial teams, and internal engineering—ensuring that customer requirements are translated into manufacturable, high-performance magnet solutions.

This role sits within the Commercial Development team and is critical to advancing customer opportunities through the pipeline (samples → validation → qualification → production), directly supporting revenue growth and successful product execution.

Responsibilities

Customer Technical Support

• Work directly with customers to understand application requirements and identify appropriate permanent magnet solutions

• Provide guidance on magnet materials, grades, coatings, and performance characteristics

• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for customer questions, clarifications, and issue resolution

• Communicate technical requirements clearly between customers and internal teams

• Drive customer programs through key milestones including sample delivery, testing, validation, and production readiness

• Track and manage technical progress of customer engagements in coordination with the commercial team

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