Posted: 05/01/2026 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 1716279

Job Description

Position Overview:

Seeking a dynamic and experienced Applications Engineer to join our Magnetics business located in Fort Worth, TX. The Applications Engineer is a customer-facing position with deep technical understanding of permanent magnet applications. In addition to responding to requests from current and prospective customers, the successful candidate will play a critical role in identifying current and future product value by synthesizing customer needs and market trends. This is an opportunity to be a critical interface between customers and our work to redefine American magnet manufacturing.

Position Responsibilities:

Be a subject matter expert on the application of NdFeB magnets to electrical devices.
Act as technical contact with existing and potential customers by reviewing requests for quotes and other information, and providing clear, summarized responses.
Interpret customer requests into well-defined product requirements and negotiate these requirements with customers to best serve their needs while promoting Company products.
Synthesize and communicate short and long duration customer project goals, including coordinating with the Magnet Technology team to deliver samples and prototypes to customers.
Identify value added opportunities for Company products, to be realized through applications engineering, product or process development, continuous improvement activities, and/or long-term strategic initiatives.
Monitor and report on the impact of implemented improvements, including KPIs such as energy savings, cost reductions, system uptime, and process optimization.
Deliver technical training and documentation to operations staff, ensuring consistent understanding of electrical system enhancements and energy efficiency practices.
Ensure all electrical OPEX and improvement projects comply with applicable codes, safety regulations, and internal quality standards.

Basic Qualifications:

BS or higher in Materials, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or other relevant disciplines.
Working knowledge of rare earth magnets and/or permanent magnet motors, actuators, and sensors including end use applications and key performance metrics.
Experience working directly with customers to understand technical needs and translate them into magnet specifications and magnetic components.
Experience partnering with commercial teams to generate product specifications and quotations.
Understanding of the cost, yield and quality of manufactured product(s).
Ability to effectively communicate with a spectrum of different roles, from customers to senior leaders to manufacturing operators.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare well-written documents for reporting to customers and senior leadership.
Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Desired Qualities:

Experience with material manufacturing, particularly NdFeB magnet manufacturing.
Familiarity with rare earth permanent magnet grades and magnetic properties.
Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or materials science.

Meet Your Recruiter

Lisa Leslie

I have many years of experience in the recruitment industry, my passion lies in creating meaningful connections- not just filling roles, but aligning people with opportunities that support long term growth and success. I bring 100% dedication to everything I do and take pride in building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with both clients and candidates. My goal is always to match the right talent with the right opportunity- focusing on alignment, impact and long term success. I've had the privilege of partnering with a diverse range of companies and professionals across multiple industries, including Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, Construction and Industrial manufacturing. Every recruitment project is a opportunity to learn, grow and create real value. Helping people is more than my job - its my WHY.

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