Senior Materials Scientist

Alcoa Corporation

New Kensington, PA, United States
Materials chemistry
Microstructures
Failure mechanisms
Lead research, development, engineering, and technology commercialization efforts for breakthrough materials in advanced smelting technology portfolio

Job Summary

  • Lead research, development, engineering, and technology commercialization efforts for breakthrough materials in advanced smelting technology portfolio.
  • Apply detailed knowledge of materials chemistry, microstructures, and failure mechanisms to develop fundamental understanding of materials performance.
  • Foster collaborative relationships, provide functional guidance and mentoring, and interface with external stakeholders including customers and suppliers.

Matching Summary

Lead research, development, engineering, and technology commercialization efforts for breakthrough materials in advanced smelting technology portfolio.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • materials chemistry
  • microstructures
  • failure mechanisms
  • laboratory and industrial environments
  • materials characterization
  • high temperature corrosive environments

Nice-to-have

  • work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper
  • better work-life balance
  • equal opportunities
  • environmental, health, and safety principles

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors in Materials Science & Engineering, Ceramics Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
  • 5 years of work experience
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to develop project plans and execute

Work Rights

Not specified

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