About the role#
The R&D Process Engineering Intern supports research, development, and pilot-scale activities for rare earth extraction, separation, and purification. This hands-on role provides exposure to laboratory experimentation, process development, and data analysis within a rare earth processing environment.
What you'll do#
- Support lab and pilot-scale experiments for rare earth extraction, separation, and purification.
- Assist with experimental design, sample preparation, testing, data collection, and analysis.
- Support pilot plant operations, including equipment setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Perform mass balance calculations and analyze process data to evaluate recovery, efficiency, and product quality.
- Assist with the creation of SOPs, test plans, and technical reports.
- Work with engineers, technicians, and operations personnel to support process development and scale-up.
- Follow established safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
- Relevant coursework in chemistry, metallurgy, chemical processing, or mineral processing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in hands-on technical work.
- Ability to accurately collect, analyze, and communicate technical information.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with hydrometallurgy, extractive metallurgy, or mineral processing is preferred.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment, pilot-scale systems, mass balances, or process flowsheets is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR)
USA Rare Earth is a public company founded in 2019. It operates as a vertically integrated magnet technology firm based in Washington, DC. The company maintains a magnet production facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma and owns the Round Top Heavy Rare Earth and Critical Minerals deposit in West Texas. It supplies materials to the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries.
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