Research Scientist | NdFeB Magnet Development | powder metallurgy

Role Overview

powder metallurgy and magnet material processing

Key Responsibilities

R&D and Process Development

• Lead laboratory and pilot-scale research initiatives to develop and optimize NdFeB magnet production methods tailored for EV applications.
• Apply expertise in

  powder metallurgy

  , including powder milling, alloy preparation, strip-casting, and sintering processes, to improve material quality and consistency.
• Translate lab-scale successes into scalable pilot production processes, ensuring smooth technology transfer (TRL 4 to TRL 7) and robust process design.
• Continuously align R&D activities with market needs, automotive standards, and company strategic goals.

Experimental Design and Execution

• Plan, conduct, and document experiments with rigor and precision, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and adapt quickly to new technical challenges, minimizing delays and maintaining project momentum.

Materials Testing & Characterization

• Conduct comprehensive materials testing, including:

• Structural Analysis

  – X-ray diffraction and related techniques.

• Mechanical Testing

  – Hardness, fracture toughness, and durability.

• Magnetic Evaluation

  – Key magnetic properties to validate EV suitability.
• Ensure all test results meet stringent automotive, safety, and sustainability benchmarks.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and production teams to accelerate innovation and resolve technical issues.
• Document and communicate experimental findings clearly to stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making aligned with business vision.

Team & Culture Contribution

• Support onboarding and mentoring of new team members.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, ethical, and high-performance laboratory culture.
• Contribute actively to HR and team initiatives by promoting safety practices, mutual respect, and knowledge sharing during team reviews.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, or related field from Tier 1 institutes/Universities.
• Strong background in

  powder metallurgy

  with hands-on experience in:
• Powder milling and handling
• Alloy preparation and strip-casting
• Sintering and densification processes for NdFeB or related magnetic materials
• Proven expertise in structural, mechanical, and magnetic characterization techniques.
• Demonstrated success in scaling laboratory processes to pilot or industrial levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-paced research environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and quality.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to drive innovation in EV magnet technology using advanced powder metallurgy.
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Professional growth through technical and cross-functional challenges.
• Contribution to setting new industry benchmarks in sustainability and performance.