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Vulcan Elements

Mechanical Engineer

Research Triangle Park, NCmidAdded today

About this role

Vulcan Elements seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop custom manufacturing equipment for a major rare-earth magnet production facility expansion in North Carolina. You will lead the full lifecycle from concept through production, working on specialized machinery that translates pilot processes into industrial-scale equipment.

What you'll do

  • Design custom mechanical and electrical systems for proprietary magnet production equipment from the ground up
  • Collaborate with fabrication and machine shops to source components, manage timelines, and oversee build quality
  • Provide on-site support during assembly, wiring, and testing to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly
  • Conduct FEA, thermal, and CFD analyses to validate equipment performance in demanding industrial environments
  • Partner with Process, Quality, and Operations teams to incorporate design feedback and DFM principles
  • Ensure all equipment meets safety, environmental, and ergonomics compliance standards

What they're looking for

  • Mechanical design and CAD (3D modeling)
  • Stress analysis (FEA) and thermal simulation
  • Fluid flow analysis (CFD)
  • Electrical design and wiring integration
  • Manufacturing and design for manufacturability (DFM)
  • Project management and supplier coordination
  • Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving
  • Knowledge of safety and compliance standards
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Vulcan Elements

Vulcan Elements manufactures rare-earth magnets for defense and aerospace applications, with a focus on American production and advanced processing capabilities. The company is hiring materials engineers, process specialists, mechanical engineers, safety professionals, and network engineers to support manufacturing operations, facility expansion, and process optimization.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience designing custom manufacturing equipment from concept to production deployment.
  • Describe a time you worked with external fabrication shops—how did you manage lead times, quality, and design changes?
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