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Vulcan Elements

R&D Technician

Research Triangle Park, NC Posted 2026-05-28
Type
Full-time
Experience
3+ yr
Source
Greenhouse
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 R&D Technician you will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to the support of a pilot scale research and development facility.  You will interface with engineering, material science, and operations teams to problem solve in a fast paced industrial environment.  You will work closely with a team of technicians to troubleshoot, modify, repair, install, and build industrial processing equipment in support of the company’s goals.  You will maintain a safe and organized working environment while striving for efficiency and effectiveness in your tasks.  
 
Responsibilities  


• Troubleshoot and correct pilot scale and lab scale industrial processing equipment  



• Collaborate with engineers, scientists and other technicians to provide actionable solutions to complex challenges  



• Design and install custom modifications to processing equipment to increase performance and efficiency  



• Assist in the upkeep of facilities and equipment where required  

Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business  
 
Qualifications  


• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a technical oriented position  



• Minimum 3 years of experience working with CAD  



• Read and understand technical prints and schematics  



• Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting industrial equipment  



• Power and hand tool experience  



• High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities


Preferred Qualifications  


• Additive manufacturing experience  



• Welding/Fabrication experience  



• Experience working on and with basic electrical power and control systems  



• Spare parts inventory management  



• SOP generation  



• CMMS utilization and maintenance  



• Basic rigging experience  



• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting
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