Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Metallurgical Co-Op

Position Overview:

The Novelis Molten Metal Processing team is seeking a Metallurgical Co-Op. In this role, the candidate will report to the Lead Research Scientist and will be responsible for supporting the staff with sample preparation and material characterization. The primary focus will be on aluminum solidification, metallurgy, and phase selection. This work will involve lab-scale melting, casting, and detailed metallurgical analysis using various advanced materials characterization techniques. When not engaged in these activities, the Co-Op will work with standard metallurgical specifications and analyze aluminum scrap. This position emphasizes experimental work and offers the candidate an opportunity to experience an industry-oriented research lab environment while contributing to manufacturing excellence and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety by adhering to Novelis' safety rules and equipment operating procedures. Prioritize safety as the top concern.
• Deliver assigned projects by following technical requirements and meeting deadlines
• Collaborate closely with multiple teams to achieve project goals
• Conduct small-scale aluminum melting and casting experiments in the lab
• Assist with metallurgical sample preparation, which includes machining, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching, as well as materials characterization using various instruments (OM, SEM, EBSD, EDS, XRD, XRF, OES, DSC, TGA, LIBS).
• Plan, organize, and execute tests according to standard requirements to meet project needs.
• Document results and observations in technical reports.
• Assist in sampling and measuring chemistry, inclusions, and hydrogen levels in molten metal
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD, master, senior, or junior studying for a degree in metallurgical engineering, material science, or equivalent STEM field
• Laboratory technician skillset
• Willing to work with aluminum molten metal, melting furnace, heat treatment oven, instruments, salts & chemicals (acids/bases)
• Capability to thrive in a team environment, communicate well, and engage a wide variety of stakeholders throughout the group
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in a metallurgical laboratory
• Experience in scanning electron microscopy and EDS is a plus
• Experience in melting and casting is a plus
• Knowledge of solidification fundamentals is a plus
• Knowledge of aluminum alloys is a plus
  
  

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family’s well-being:

• Combined housing and relocation stipend for out of state interns or interns outside an extended radius
• Competitive pay

Novelis’ Spokane facility also known as the Molten Metal Processing Group (MMP) is located along the border of Washington and Idaho. Employing approximately 40 people the facility focuses on innovating new products and processes to support Novelis’ manufacturing facilities along with the Novelis Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia. Located halfway between artistic downtown Spokane Washington and the scenic city of Coeur d’Alene Idaho residents and visitors of the area enjoy an abundance of both indoor and outdoor activities. From theater music art and a thriving nightlife to skiing hiking biking or boating there’s something for everyone. The facility is committed to the local community through its ongoing support worthwhile community and civic organizations.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

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