Entry Level R&D Engineer
About The Position
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. The Novelis’ Technology R&D organization is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer. As part of the Metallurgy team, you will work on innovative projects that enhance product performance, improve processing efficiency, and advance recyclability. Collaborating with manufacturing operations, customers, and external organizations, you will help transform scientific ideas into practical, impactful solutions. This role offers exciting opportunities to work on diverse projects, travel to Novelis plants and regional technology centers, and engage with customers. You’ll gain hands-on experience in product and process development while building a strong foundation for future growth in technical and leadership roles. Be part of a team driving the success of Novelis’ global businesses in automotive, aerospace, beverage can, and specialty markets.
Requirements
- A passion for research and development in aluminum flat-rolled products and processes.
- Hands-on experience designing and driving experimental test plans.
- Familiarity with sheet metal processing techniques.
- Metallurgical characterization and qualification testing skills - Knowledge of computer-aided design and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, SolidWorks) and a desire to master CALPHAD software packages (e.g., Thermo-Calc, JMatPro, FactSage, Pandat).
- Understanding of project management principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science (Metallurgy) or Mechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
- Prioritize Safety: Demonstrate a personal commitment to laboratory safety by adhering to Novelis safety rules and processes, ensuring safety remains the top priority.
- Support Product and Process Development: Contribute to the development of aluminum flat-rolled products by optimizing processes such as ingot homogenization, hot and cold rolling, heat treatment, and quenching to optimize microstructures for specific properties and performance metrics.
- Assist Alloy Development: Learn and apply advanced material characterization techniques to support alloy development activities.
- Manage Priorities: Independently balance multiple work streams supporting project leaders to meet deadlines and deliverables.
- Implement laboratory and pilot-scale plans to support development activities and assist plant-scale trials to ensure operational readiness for new products and processes.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work seamlessly with metallurgy and laboratory teams.
- Perform Experiments and Investigations: Plan, implement, submit LIMS requests, compile results from experiments, plant trials, and product performance investigations for research projects.
- Drive Innovation: Create intellectual property to differentiate Novelis from competitors and maintain its leadership position.
- Enhance R&D Capabilities: Contribute to improving methods, techniques, equipment, and quality within the R&D organization.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
- Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Retiree Medical Plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through Novelis sponsored Retiree Health Access
- Retirement Savings Account
- Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
- Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
