Metallurgical Co-Op (Summer 2024)

Position Overview: 

The Novelis Molten Metal Processing team is currently looking for a Metallurgical Co-Op. As part of this role, the candidate will be reporting to the Lead Research Scientist and will be responsible for supporting the staff with sample preparation and material characterization. The focus will be on aluminum solidification metallurgy and phase selection. The work will involve lab-scale melting, casting, and closer metallurgical analysis, utilizing 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 is primarily focused on experimental activities and will provide an opportunity for the candidate to experience an industry-oriented research lab environment while contributing towards manufacturing excellence and sustainability.  

Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrate personal commitment to safety by following Novelis safety rules and equipment operating processes. Overall accountability for ensuring safety as the #1 priority. 
• Work to deliver the assigned projects by adhering to the technical requirements and providing them on time 
• Work closely with multiple teams to meet the assigned project goal 
• Perform lab small-scale aluminum melting and casting experiments  
• Support with metallurgical sample preparation (includes machining, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching) and materials characterization (OM-SEM-EBSD-EDS-XRD-XRF-OES-DSC-TGA) activities by operating the instruments 

• Plan, organize, and execute tests as per the standard requirement for project needs 
• Document the results and observations in technical reports 
• Support in taking samples and measuring chemistry, inclusions, and hydrogen in molten metal 
   

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Recent graduate or senior or junior studying for a degree in metallurgical engineering, material science, or equivalent STEM field 

• Laboratory technician skillset 
• Willing to work with aluminum scrap, 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 
• Knowledge of solidification fundamentals is a plus 
• Knowledge of aluminum alloys is a plus 
• Experience in melting and casting is a plus 
   

Novelis’ Spokane facility also known as the Molten Metal Processing Group (MMP) is located along the eastern 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 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 of the Spokane Valley Fire Department Gonzaga University engineering programs and other 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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