Senior Materials Development Engineer - Elysis

Alcoa

New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States
Fully remote
Ceramic materials development expertise
Ceramic sintering process knowledge
Process scale-up experience
This role leads research and development efforts to advance the technical readiness of proprietary ceramic electrodes for a revolutionary carbon-free aluminum smelting process

Job Summary

  • This role leads research and development efforts to advance the technical readiness of proprietary ceramic electrodes for a revolutionary carbon-free aluminum smelting process.
  • The position requires using fundamental engineering principles in laboratory, pilot, and commercial scale environments to reduce industrialization risks.
  • Candidates will serve as a technical liaison providing data-based guidance to production teams while managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.

Matching Summary

This role leads research and development efforts to advance the technical readiness of proprietary ceramic electrodes for a revolutionary carbon-free aluminum smelting process.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ceramic materials development expertise
  • Ceramic sintering process knowledge
  • Process scale-up experience
  • Root cause analysis application
  • Technical report writing skills

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative fast-paced team environment
  • Innovative solution implementation
  • Vendor management capabilities
  • Patent and publication experience

Key Requirements

  • Graduate degree in Materials Science, Ceramics, or Chemical Engineering
  • 5-10 years of relevant work experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge in ceramic sintering processes

Work Rights

Not specified

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