R&D Technician Research Triangle Park, NC

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 CADl> 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 Experience working on and with basic electrical power and control systems Spare parts inventory management CMMS utilization and maintenance Basic rigging experience Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting As set forth in Vulcan Elements’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vulcan Elements Inc.