Niron Magnetics is developing the world’s first advanced manufacturing process for the mass production of permanent magnets powered by its breakthrough material formulation. Niron’s proprietary Clean Earth Magnet™ technology based on Iron nitride enables magnets that possess inherently higher magnetization and can be produced at a lower cost compared to today’s rare-earth magnets and will enable a revolution in the design of new electric motors and generators.

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Revolutionizing magnet manufacturing for eco-friendly and efficient electric motors and generators.

Niron Magnetics is a venture-backed start-up developing the only known magnetic material with the potential to displace widely used rare earth permanent magnets. These rare earth permanent magnets are found in electric motors, generators, sensors, actuators, and a variety of everyday machines. Unfortunately, the mining and refining of these materials incur harsh social and environmental costs.Niron Magnetics has developed a magnetic material that is free of critical materials (including rare earth elements), which eliminates the environmental damage caused by their use.  Niron is comprised of a team of engineers and scientists with a desire to make a positive impact in our community.About the Position:The Analytical Lab Technician will perform sample preparation and operate analytical equipment for advanced materials analysis. The input material is a nano material composed of iron nitride used for making bulk permanent magnets.Primary Roles &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>Preparation steps will largely be performed using a glove box inert environment because the nano iron nitride powders used to make the samples are unstable in air. This requires physical dexterity inside the glove box, precise measurements of mass in the glove box, handling of epoxies in the glove box, and detailed work organization</li><li>Operate a variety of analytical equipment such as x-ray diffractometer (XRD), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), oxygen-nitrogen-hydrogen (ONH) analyzer, BET specific surface area analyzer, Hysteresis Graph, SAXS, and laser diffractometer for particle size distribution analysis</li><li>Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) provided by Niron for carefully developed measurement methods</li><li>Although SOPs must be followed, this individual will be encouraged to suggest improvements to the procedures, develop and implement these improvements, and document them if adopted by management</li><li>Determine optimal scheduling to ensure samples are prepared and measured in a timely fashion. Our team operates in a highly autonomous way; day-to-day operations are governed by a scheduling system based on inputs from engineering and management</li><li>Some weekend or evening shift work may be requested by management</li><li>Perform all duties according to Niron’s Safety Program</li></ul>Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>2-year degree in technical field required</li><li>Excellent hands-on skills and ability to operate lab equipment</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Must be highly collaborative and able to work within a diverse team environment</li><li>At least 3 years of industry experience</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field</li><li>5+ years of industry experience</li><li>Experience with 6S programs</li><li>Experience with ISO in manufacturing environment with understanding of the importance of following standard operating procedures (SOPs)</li><li>Quality and customer mindset</li><li>Academic and/or industry experience working with advanced materials</li><li>Flexible work hours</li></ul>Compensation:<ul><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Equity position in Niron</li><li>401k plan with company match</li><li>Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays</li><li>Mental healthcare</li><li>Life insurance, long and short-term disability</li><li>Experience in a venture backed start-up</li></ul>

Analytical Lab Technician 

Niron Magnetics is a venture-backed start-up developing the only known magnetic material with the potential to displace widely used rare earth permanent magnets. These rare earth permanent magnets are found in electric motors, generators, sensors, actuators, and a variety of everyday machines. Unfortunately, the mining and refining of these materials incur harsh social and environmental costs. Niron Magnetics has developed a magnetic material that is free of critical materials (including rare earth elements), which eliminates the environmental damage caused by their use.  Niron is comprised of a team of engineers and scientists with a desire to make a positive impact in our community.About the PositionNiron is seeking a Production Technician for its Pilot Production facility, located in Minneapolis, MN. This individual will lead assets responsible for processing compacted magnets including machining, assembly and coating. At Niron we take a fast-paced and very collaborative approach to work, so team-based mentality and agility are important. Opportunities for professional advancement in a rapidly growing magnet manufacturing organization will be available.Primary Roles &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>Collaborate with the Sr. CNC Machinist to advance magnet holding and machining techniques and processes.</li><li>Develop and improve magnet-magnet assembly processes including design and fabrication of fixturing. Provide training and guidance to others involved in day-to-day assembly Pilot operations.</li><li>Collaborate with R&amp;D and Production Engineering Teams to develop and implement magnet coating processes and any related automation.</li><li>Take a leading role in developing professional product packaging methods.</li><li>Assist in the specification of capital equipment to support machining, assembly coating and packaging processes and related automation.</li><li>Gather, analyze, and present data to bring conclusions to Pilot Production team</li><li>Assist Production Engineering team in analyzing product and process limitations and facilitating RCCA.</li><li>Assist in process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and preventative maintenance</li><li>Keep accurate and complete records of trials with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Work with a high degree of attention to workplace safety</li></ul>Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>Technical 2-year degree or greater in a technical or scientific field (i.e. engineering, machining, or similar)</li><li>Experience with CNC machining and grinding set-up and operation.</li><li>Experience in a collaborative production environment</li><li>Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 lb.</li><li>Ability to self-direct and meet deadlines</li><li>Strong interpersonal, prioritization, and organizational skills</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>5+ years of experience in an industrial environment</li><li>Experience with machining and finishing of powder compacts in a development or production environment</li><li>Experience with bonded assembly processes and fixture design.</li><li>Experience or familiarity with spray coating and/or e-coating processes on metal substrates.</li><li>Experience with packaging process development resulting in a professional look to customers.</li><li>Familiarity with SPC software</li></ul>Compensation:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Equity position in Niron via stock option grant</li><li>401k plan with company match</li><li>Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays</li><li>Mental healthcare</li><li>Short- and long-term disability and life insurance</li><li>Experience in a fun, high-performing, venture-backed startup</li></ul>

Production Technician

Niron Magnetics is a venture-backed start-up developing the only known magnetic material with the potential to displace widely used rare earth permanent magnets. These rare earth permanent magnets are found in electric motors, generators, sensors, actuators, and a variety of everyday machines. Unfortunately, the mining and refining of these materials incur harsh social and environmental costs. Niron Magnetics has developed a magnetic material that is free of critical materials (including rare earth elements), which eliminates the environmental damage caused by their use.  Niron is comprised of a team of engineers and scientists with a desire to make a positive impact in our community.About the Position Niron is seeking a Magnet Engineer for its Pilot Production facility, located in Minneapolis, MN. This individual will be involved in many aspects of machining Niron’s magnets.The Magnet Engineer will be responsible for advancing the methods and efficiency of machining FeN permanent magnets through the identification of best equipment, processes, tooling (including coatings), fixturing and work holding, and coolants. You will work closely with the Machinist and the Finishing engineering teams to design trials, process materials, and characterize the resulting magnets.Interpretation of the results will culminate in a proposal to further improve the quality and efficiency of the machining processes. The role will include hands-on processing of materials and fixturing.  You will be responsible for transferring developed processes into production including process documentation and training of Machinists.Niron is a fast-paced environment requiring a very collaborative approach to work. A team-based mentality and agility is important. We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating new, world changing technology that enables Niron to manufacture permanent magnets while also protecting the environment. Primary Roles &amp; Responsibilities: <ul><li>Responsible for advancing the performance of iron nitride magnet machining processes through methods and tooling innovations.</li><li>Responsible for specifying, performing, analyzing, and reporting results of trials, and proposing next steps.</li><li>Responsible for designing, testing and implementing improvements in work holding.</li><li>Responsible for documenting processes in the form of Work Instructions and Forms.</li><li>Responsible for training to developed Work Instructions.</li><li>Responsible for transferring approved processes into full-scale production.</li><li>Responsible for performing all duties according to Niron’s Safety Program.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>Science or engineering background in a relevant field, i.e. BS, MS in materials science or engineering, mechanical engineering, powder metallurgy, or related field.</li><li>Minimum BS/MS/PHD and 8/6/4 years of industry experience or a similar combination of education and industry experience.</li><li>Strong background and hands-on experience in machining and grinding of metal components.</li><li>Proficient with CAD design in SolidWorks or other modeling software applications.</li><li>Proficient with DOE and statistical and data visualization software e.g. JMP, Minitab, SQL</li><li>Flexibility to adapt to changing roles and responsibilities in accordance with the needs of a growing, fast paced, high-tech startup.</li><li>Collaborative mind-set, with strong work ethic and drive to succeed.</li><li>Strong communication skills with ability to concisely convey the meaning of data and a diligent commitment to record keeping.</li><li>Ability to self-direct and meet deadlines.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Proven project management skills.</li><li>Experience with machining of green compacts.</li><li>Experience working with and characterizing magnetic materials.</li><li>Experience leading new materials manufacturing processes and transferring products from pilot to production through stage gate approach.</li><li>Experience with 3D printing and prototype development.</li></ul>Compensation:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Equity position in Niron via stock option grant</li><li>401k plan with company match</li><li>Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays</li><li>Mental healthcare</li><li>Short- and long-term disability and life insurance</li><li>Experience in a fun, high-performing, venture-backed startup</li></ul>

Magnet Engineer

Niron Magnetics is a venture-backed start-up developing the only known magnetic material with the potential to displace widely used rare earth permanent magnets. These rare earth permanent magnets are found in electric motors, generators, sensors, actuators, and a variety of everyday machines. Unfortunately, the mining and refining of these materials incur harsh social and environmental costs. Niron Magnetics has developed a magnetic material that is free of critical materials (including rare earth elements), which eliminates the environmental damage caused by their use.  Niron is comprised of a team of engineers and scientists with a desire to make a positive impact in our community.About the PositionNiron is seeking a Reactor Technician for its Pilot Production facility, located in Minneapolis, MN. This individual will lead assets responsible for processing magnetic powders in fluidized bed reactors for Pilot Production. At Niron we work in a fast-paced a very collaborative approach to work, so team-based mentality and agility is important. Opportunities for professional advancement in a rapidly growing magnet manufacturing organization will be available.Primary Roles &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>Direct or perform reactions involving nanoparticles in pilot-scale fluidized bed reactors</li><li>Provide training and guidance to other Technicians in day-to-day operations and be able to take on limited engineering roles as needed to support the Pilot Production team</li><li>Gather, analyze, and present data to bring conclusions to Pilot Production team</li><li>Assist Production Engineering team in analyzing product and process limitations and problems, facilitating root cause analysis, then implementing solutions</li><li>Assist in process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and preventative maintenance</li><li>Keep accurate and complete records of experiments</li><li>Work with a high degree of attention to workplace safety</li></ul>Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>Technical 2-year degree or greater in a technical or scientific field (i.e. engineering, vacuum and thin film technology, chemistry, or similar)</li><li>Experience in a laboratory or production environment</li><li>Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 lb.</li><li>Ability to self-direct and meet deadlines</li><li>Strong interpersonal, prioritization, and organizational skills</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in materials engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or related field</li><li>3+ years of experience in an industrial environment</li><li>Experience working with powders, nanoparticles, or nanomaterials in a laboratory or production environment</li><li>Experience or familiarity with vacuum, semiconductor manufacturing equipment (CVD, PVD, PECVD, LPCVD, ALD, etc.), spray drying equipment, or fluidized bed reactors</li><li>Familiarity with SPC software</li></ul>Compensation:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Equity position in Niron via stock option grant</li><li>401k plan with company match</li><li>Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays</li><li>Mental healthcare</li><li>Short- and long-term disability and life insurance</li><li>Experience in a fun, high-performing, venture-backed startup</li></ul>

Reactor Technician

Niron Magnetics, Inc. seeks Vice President of Finance to work in Minneapolis, MN. Lead financial operations of our organization; drive and develop our financial strategy; devise goals for our capital structure and financing; establish scalable internal control and accounting processes for the company; produce and revise budgets in conjunction with company leadership; oversee a team of financial professionals and ensure accurate financial reporting. Requirements include master’s degree in business administration, finance or related field + 2 years of experience in job offered or related financial management role, Advanced knowledge of management accounting, working knowledge of scaling financial reporting systems, manufacturing finance, debt and equity financing for growth companies. Send resume to C. Paine, 650 Taft St. NE, #400, Minneapolis, MN 55413 or <a href="mailto:crp@anzuparnters.com">crp@anzuparnters.com</a>

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