Metallurgy Scientist

Novelis

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is seeking a Metallurgy Scientist for its Research & Technology Center in Sierre, Valais, Switzerland. The role focuses on automotive alloy design, particularly 5xxx and 6xxx series alloys, and fundamental research. The scientist will help develop future aluminium products for automotive applications and improve manufacturing processes across Novelis’ global plant network.

The position involves leading strategic projects to develop rolled aluminium products for the automotive industry, with attention to strength, crash performance, formability, and sustainable alloy design. The scientist will work with application engineering, development, and commercial teams to define product specifications and identify business opportunities; collaborate with universities and international working groups on innovative material solutions; and provide project-based expertise across aluminium processing, including hot rolling, cold rolling, and finishing.

Novelis’ Sierre site employs around 550 people and produces automotive aluminium sheet, with operations spanning casting through finishing. The site also houses a Research & Innovation Center focused on automotive sheet alloys, surface treatment, and joining technologies. Novelis and local partners established the Net Zero Lab Valais in 2022 to develop carbon-neutral solutions for aluminium manufacturing and nearby communities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in materials science, metallurgy, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in metallurgy and material characterization.
• Experience with aluminium and its manufacturing processes.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization.
• Dynamic, flexible, and innovative team player who learns quickly and thrives in multicultural environments.
• Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant work experience.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Fluency in French or German.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to develop new rolled aluminium products for the automotive industry, focusing on strength, crash performance, formability, and sustainable alloy design.
• Collaborate with application engineering, development, and commercial teams to define viable product specifications and identify business opportunities.
• Partner with universities and global working groups to develop innovative, long-term material solutions for new design concepts.
• Provide project-based expertise in aluminium processing, including hot rolling, cold rolling, and finishing, to support operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level