Sr. Ceramic Engineer - Breakthrough Technology
Full Time
New Kensington, PA
Posted
Job description
About the location
Alcoa’s U.S. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters (ACC), Alcoa's Technology Center (ATC), four smelters, hydroelectric power and a calcined coke plant. Every day is a new and exciting challenge at the Alcoa Technical Center in New Kensington, PA, just north of Pittsburgh; whether working virtually, on-site, or a hybrid of the two, we develop new technologies with our Breakthrough Technologies team that has the potential to impact the life of millions of people, and foster the sustainable footprint from Alcoa to the world. It was here where we developed the technology recently announced in partnership with Rio Tinto, called ELYSIS™, where we will produce aluminum with ZERO emission of greenhouse gases. In fact, we will actually be generating oxygen to our atmosphere during the aluminum production process– a revolution to the aluminum industry!
About the job
Primary Purpose of the Function
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Lead research, development, engineering, and technology commercialization efforts for breakthrough materials in advanced smelting technology portfolio.
Major activities/Key challenges
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Initiates and leads R&D projects, defines objectives and work plan, and conducts research that advances scientific knowledge for the improvement of breakthrough materials in advanced smelting processes.
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Applies detailed knowledge of materials chemistry, microstructures, and failure mechanisms to develop fundamental understanding of materials performance.
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Demonstrated knowledge in materials processing such as blending, forming, compaction, densification, physical, chemical and thermal property analysis and characterization.
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Responsible for solving problems to root cause, seeks and identifies opportunities for improvements and implements innovative solutions required to improve materials development and/or production activities.
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Hands-on work requires the ability to apply material fundamentals and technology into practical solutions and applications in laboratory, pilot, and commercial scale environments.
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Fosters collaborative relationships within and between work groups, including external workgroups and stakeholders.
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Provides functional guidance and mentoring to technicians and less experienced engineers/scientists.
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Interfaces with external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers in conjunction to develop scope, schedule, and cost to meet objectives of R&D projects.
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Diligently communicates progress and results through written detailed technical reports, presentations, patents, and publications.
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Ability to physically perform work in laboratory and industrial environments, with occasional demands for flexible hours and minimal travel (<15%).
Essential Knowledge & Skills/Education
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Lead by example, awareness to environmental, health, and safety principles in a laboratory and manufacturing environment
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Previous experience in ceramic processing, including raw material selection, mixing, pressing and firing.
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Experience in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar computer aided design tools.
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Strong project management skills
Major Customers
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Manufacturing business unit partners
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Materials development and production managers
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R&D directors
Basic or Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelors in Materials Science & Engineering, Ceramics Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
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Minimum 5 years of work experience in materials or ceramics processing, characterization, production, and related areas.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to work and lead effectively in a team environment.
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Ability to work with minimal supervision.
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Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and execute in a disciplined fashion to meet objectives within the timeline.
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Ability to work with resources within and outside the program team to accomplish the work required.
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Strong organization and analytical skills for data management, analysis, and results presentation
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driven and united by our
purpose
of transforming raw potential into real progress.
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include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals,
free from discrimination, bullying and harassment
and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we
operate.
As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.
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