Novelis-posted 1 day ago
Intern
Onsite • Spokane Valley, WA
5,001-10,000 employees

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 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.

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