Senior Engineer, Alloy Technology

Arconic is currently in search of a Senior Engineer, Alloying Technology to join Arconic's Technology Center in New Kensington, PA. 

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Designs and executes experimental work aimed at enhancing the understanding of the performance of aluminum alloy sheet and plate products.
• Relates microstructures and processes to physical and mechanical properties.
• Analyzes experimental results and makes recommendations for plant processing of new products.
• Independently troubleshoots issues that arise related to property excursions in sheet and plate products.
• Establishes root causes and solves material/process related problems.
• Collaborates frequently with Arconic application engineers and customers to develop project goals.
• Collaborates with other various teams across the broader engineering and technology organization, plant locations and ATC test labs to guide the design of experiments and interpretation of results.
• Supports the development of Intellectual Property protection for new alloy products through patent applications and trade secrets.
• Communicate progress/results through preparation of qualification packages, presentations and reports.
• Deals directly with major OEM and Tier customers. 

Basic Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Materials Science & Engineering or related field 
• 2 years related experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science & Engineering or related field 
• Basic knowledge of thermodynamics, physical metallurgy and mechanical metallurgy
• Understanding of microstructure and mechanical behavior of metallic materials
• Knowledge of characterization and testing methods used in the evaluation of metallic materials
• Ability to design R&D experiments, analyze data and identify important variables and physically significant trends
• Ability to work collaboratively across a broad spectrum of internal resources, external customers and suppliers
• Technical writing, communication and presentation skills
• Specific knowledge of aluminum sheet or plate manufacturing with regards to Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial, or Brazing applications.

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others. 

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. 

At Arconic, we: 

Act With Integrity. 

We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. 

Safeguard our Future. 

We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. 

Grow Stronger Together. 

We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. 

Earn Customer Loyalty. 

We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. 

Drive Operational Excellence. 

We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. 

Create Value. 

We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. 

This position is subject to Export Control Law

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.