About Niron

Niron Magnetics is commercializing the first new magnetic material in decades powered by its breakthrough material formulation and advanced manufacturing process. The company’s proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization, free of rare earths and other critical materials, and solve supply chain reliability challenges, will drive innovation in various industries. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of “America's Top GreenTech Companies” for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the “Innovation of the Year” at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards.

Our team is made up of people who think big, dare to innovate, and strive to impact the planet through technological innovation for our customers. Ready to work alongside amazing people, solve complex problems, and leave a legacy? Join our team.

What you’ll do

As an R&D Engineer on the Powder Production team, focused on oxide development, you will play a key role in advancing Niron’s iron nitride–based magnet technology by developing, characterizing, and optimizing oxide precursor materials for powder manufacturing. You will collaborate closely with Research & Development, Scale-Up Engineering and Operations teams to support both experimental R&D and production readiness.

What We’re Looking For

·       Develop and optimize oxide precursor powders using wet chemical methods for iron nitride magnet production.

·       Design and execute experiments involving oxide synthesis, heat treatment, chemical processing, and microstructure development.

·       Perform materials characterization (XRD, TEM/SEM/EDS, particle size analysis, TGA/DSC, BET surface area, etc.) to evaluate powder quality and process behavior.

·       Analyze experimental data and translate insights into improved powder formulations and processing parameters.

·       Document experiments, results, and process changes; contribute to technical reports and presentations.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transfer developed oxide processes into pilot-scale and production environments.

·       Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for powder-related technical issues.

·       Maintain safe laboratory and pilot processing practices aligned with company standards.

What We’re Looking For

·       Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Chemical Engineering, Ceramics, Metallurgy, or related field.

·       Hands-on experience with oxide synthesis methods (e.g., precipitation, solvothermal, solid-state reactions, hydrothermal processing, sol–gel methods).

·       Strong understanding of phase equilibria, thermodynamics, and kinetics related to oxide materials.

·       Experience with materials characterization techniques such as BET, XRD, SEM/TEM/EDS, particle size analysis, and TGA/DSC.

·       Ability to design experiments, manage multiple concurrent projects, and document work rigorously.

·       Collaborative mindset and willingness to work in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Nice to Have

·       Experience in nanomaterials, magnetic materials, nitriding chemistry, or powder metallurgy.

·       Familiarity with scale-up or pilot production environments.

·       Background in statistical experiment design (DoE), machine learning techniques, or process modeling.

·       Experience with wet chemistry or chemical reactor systems

Our pay and benefits

·       Salary range: $100,000 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and skills

·       Equity position in Niron via stock option grant

·       Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

·       Mental healthcare

·       401k plan with company match

·       Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

·       Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment