R&D Process Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Position Overview

The R&D Process Engineering Intern will support research, development, and pilot-scale activities focused on rare earth extraction, separation, and purification. This hands-on internship provides exposure to laboratory experimentation, process development, data analysis, and pilot plant operations within a fast-paced rare earth processing environment.

This is an onsite position based in the Company’s laboratory in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Key Responsibilities

Support laboratory and pilot-scale experiments related to rare earth extraction, separation, and purification. Assist with experimental design, sample preparation, testing, data collection, and analysis. Support pilot plant operations, including equipment setup, testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Perform mass balance calculations and analyze process data to evaluate recovery, efficiency, and product quality.

Assist with SOPs, test plans, technical reports, and other process documentation. Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operations personnel to support process development and scale-up. Follow established safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field. Relevant coursework in chemistry, metallurgy, chemical processing, mineral processing, or related disciplines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in hands-on technical work.

Ability to accurately collect, analyze, and communicate technical information. Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Academic, research, project, or internship experience related to hydrometallurgy, extractive metallurgy, mineral processing, or chemical processing. Experience with laboratory equipment, experimental methods, pilot-scale systems, or engineering/data analysis tools. Familiarity with mass balances, process flowsheets, or process data analysis.

Work Environment The work environment will be a mix of a typical office environment and a lab environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.

USA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you require assistance with the application process due to a disability, please contact people@usare.com to discuss reasonable accommodations. Who we are: USA Rare Earth and the Serra Verde Group are building the world's leading rare earth enterprise—a pioneering global company that excels at every stage of the value chain, from the earth to the magnet and beyond.

We operate upstream mining and processing operations in Brazil and the USA, midstream metal-making operations in the UK and France, and downstream magnet-making facilities in the USA. Our vision is to be "The Critical Elements of Progress. Delivered Responsibly. At Global Scale." We are committed to delivering a secure, sustainable supply of rare earths and critical materials that power the modern world, with an uncompromising commitment to responsible practice.

The organization operates a devolved model designed for rapid, scalable growth and the development of entrepreneurial leaders. Our organizational model is based on the principle of clear accountability and the creation of entrepreneurial enclaves which define business units reflecting the natural components of our supply chain.

Each Business Unit retains a profit motive and the responsibly to deliver shareholder returns. However, this cannot occur at the expense of overall Group value. What you can expect: At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we: Build Solutions : If our task was a simple one, it would already be done.

We are creative and solution-oriented, and we think outside the box to solve important problems. We know that a range of expertise and technologies is needed for success, and we work across sectors and alongside customers to deliver world-class solutions in sustainable ways. Deliver Quality : When we do things, we do them well.

We believe that top-tier quality leads to industry competitiveness and we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We move fast when executing, but safety, quality, and excellence always come first. Lead responsibly : We have a responsibility to the planet, our consumers, our country, and each other. We put safety at the center of all we do, take accountability for our actions, incorporate sustainable practices in our processes and act with the financial best interest of our investors and consumers in mind.

Win Together : Establishing a rare earth magnet supply chain is a big undertaking – and getting there is a team effort. We communicate openly, work together and challenge each other in pursuit of our goals. With every step we take we learn and get better.