{"id":1378634,"url":"https://alion.io/job/mp-materials-robotics-specialist","title":"Robotics Specialist","company":{"id":1808321,"name":"MP Materials","domain":"mpmaterials.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/mpmaterials","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"ADP","truth_index":null},"role":"Robotics","role_family":"Robotics","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Fort Worth, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":108000,"max_usd":208000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":173},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Physical AI","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-07-08T21:16:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-07-08","last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T13:47:24Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":82,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":82},"description":"Company Overview:\nMP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.\nWe are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain-from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves-enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI-the convergence of computation, movement, and control.\nWe hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer-and our people are driving that transformation.\nPosition Overview:\nMP Materials is seeking a hands-on Robotics Specialist to be an integral part of its Physical Engineering Design team as we design and build a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility. This is a rare opportunity to have a central role in the development of a greenfield advanced manufacturing facility and help to define the future of American manufacturing.\nThe ideal candidate is strongly mechanically inclined and a natural tinkerer. This position will require a combination of both strong technical skills to support equipment and process design, and a hands-on nature to support the successful sourcing, construction, and commissioning of the designs. The new facility will contain a broad range of chemical, mechanical, and thermal processes, and will be important for the Robotics Specialist to engage with a broad range of technical specialists to gain a working understanding of the physical processes, key control metrics, and potential hazards involved. The successful candidate will also be passionate about pairing careful design and assembly work to ensure processes perform as intended initially and over time.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nDesign and construct robotic and automation systems for use in a manufacturing facility.\nSupport design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of process equipment, working closely with engineers to deliver projects from concept to fully operational in the plant.\nWork with broader engineering design and manufacturing teams to integrate equipment into facility process flow.\nParticipate in technical design reviews, supplier evaluations and internal and external compliance audits to relevant industrial standards (ASTM, ISO etc.).\nCreate CAD models and automation simulations of proposed equipment and automation designs. \nCreate CAD assembly and part print sets in preparation of fabrication.\nWork with engineers to perform FEA and other durability simulations to qualify potential designs.\nOrder and assemble equipment, and perform testing required to ensure successful commissioning and ongoing operations.\nWork closely with EHS to ensure that all work is done to ensure world class health and safety, and full compliance with relevant environmental regulations.\nDocument all work and follow corporate change management procedures. \nOther duties as assigned Other duties as assigned.\nBasic Qualifications:\nProfessional apprenticeship program, AAS, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (Manufacturing), Robotics and Automation/Mechatronics, Machining Technology, or related areas.\n0-5 years robotics and automation/mechatronics or machine assembly experience within a manufacturing environment.\nKnowledge of automation for industrial processes and materials handling.\nHands on experience in robotics, automation systems and process optimization.\nExcellent spatial visualization and reasoning skills, with an understanding of fits and tolerances.\nSound knowledge of Process Safety, including machine-man-environment interactions. \nGood understanding of human factors in manufacturing.\nEntrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects Project Management and hands-on approach to projects.\nExpert level user of Microsoft Office suite.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nSound knowledge of Process Safety.\n5+ years water and gas piping, HVAC, etc. design and process automation experience in metals, semiconductor, or specialty chemicals industries.\nAbility to identify and solve problems, effectively communicate and advocate for these solutions to others (from operators to management).\nGood understanding of human factors in manufacturing.\nEntrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.\nDesired Qualifications:\nAt least 5 years practical experience in automation or robotics for manufacturing processes.\nAbility to identify and solve problems, and effectively communicate these solutions to others.\nEffective written and verbal communication.\nProficient in Microsoft Office tools.\nMP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.\nYour Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.\nFor Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. 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