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Position Overview

The Technology team of R&D Americas, located in Kennesaw Georgia, is seeking an experienced Engineer/Technologist in the Surface Treatment and Corrosion testing laboratories. This position plays a critical role in the laboratories that handle lab testing, develop new methods, operate and maintain test equipment, resolve equipment issues, design and implement next generation capabilities to improve existing setup. R&D Americas performs R&D projects and delivers innovation in advanced aluminum alloys with special surface characteristics that meet Novelis customers' requirements and supports Novelis manufacturing plants worldwide. The laboratories are set up to simulate real-production surface treatment processes in automotive/other OEMs and in-service corrosive environment. The Corrosion Labs includes 12 humidity chambers, one of them is dedicated specifically to adhesive/aluminum bond durability in extreme conditions.

The incumbent will work closely with Surface/Corrosion scientists to conduct research work that would include experiments design, testing, data interpretation and data analysis of the results through various laboratory based corrosion tests such as continuous neutral salt spray, cyclic corrosion testing (e.g. G85-A2), adhesive bond durability testing; surface treatment lab includes surface cleaning & etching, chemical conversion coating (e.g. Zn-phosphating), electrochemical oxidation (e.g. anodizing) and chemical bath characterization techniques (e.g. titration). A successful candidate will develop an in-depth knowledge of specialized surface treatment process/corrosion testing, while providing technical expertise/support to routine tests and non-routine experiments.

• This role is a full-time on-site role.
• Individual pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and performance. In addition to base salary, this position includes participation in a short-term incentive plan.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for Surface treatment/Corrosion testing according to work request or method specifications for tests
• Conduct Surface treatment/Corrosion testing for research projects and implement design of experiments with high quality and minimal guidance. Compile lab reports with data analysis and interpretation.
• Perform and develop thorough understanding of routine tasks in the Surface Treatment/Corrosion labs, developing specialization in these areas.
• Apply working knowledge and in-depth understanding of surface treatment process and corrosion testing to contribute to the technical feasibility analysis for projects and provide technical guidance.
• Use lab management software to plan and complete specific task requests for various Surface/Corrosion work packages - communicate task updates to partners.
• Use equipment in a safe operating manner and in compliance with Novelis safety standards. Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and Quality System protocols are followed when operating lab equipment.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials (e.g., acids, solvents) in accordance with safety procedures. Complete all required on-the-job training and maintain necessary certifications.
• Identify and correct hazards or unsafe practices in immediate work area or routine tasks and report to supervisor or site EHS lead.
• Use the application of standard scientific practices, principles, theories, concepts and techniques to ensure quality.
• Work with teams to identify improvements or modifications to equipment and processes to enhance effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Develop new testing capabilities (new equipment) and testing methods. Prepare Work Instructions and maintain proper documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineering Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or relevant field of study.
• 3 to 5 years' experience performing routine tasks and non-routine experiments in specific Surface treatment process/Corrosion testing.
• Knowledge and understanding of good safe lab practices.
• Knowledge of chemical handling and chemical mixing
• Broad experience with testing and measuring equipment, and laboratory testing tools. Mechanical proficiency and enjoy hands-on work.
• Experience in designing and implementing new capabilities within the Surface Treatment process and Corrosion testing labs
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize responsibility; must be able to manage multiple tasks without compromising the quality of work and data
• An interest in critical thinking, problem solving and attention to details; strong communication (verbal/written) and presentation skills for reporting to internal collaborators
• Proficient with computers and their applications to collect, store, and analyze data and images (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to report test results and findings with specific recommendations during project team meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree would be an added advantage.
• Experience in an industrial R&D laboratory setting.
• Experience with surface treatment processes (Zn-phosphating, Ti/Zr conversion coating or anodizing) on aluminum alloys.
• Experience with ISO 17025 or other recognized quality systems

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs

Company Overview

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.

Position Overview

The Lead Modeling Scientist has a key role in advancing Novelis’ capabilities in computational modeling, with the primary objective of linking aluminum sheet process conditions, microstructure and texture evolution, and material properties. This work will support faster product innovation across various markets in which Novelis operates, as well as improved plant performance. The role requires an unique combination of deep expertise in metallurgy and materials science, coupled with advanced modeling proficiency.

The position focuses on predictive modeling, which is integrated with experimental validation and data analytics to optimize manufacturing processes for aluminum products. As a key member of Novelis’ Americas R&D organization, the Lead Modeling Scientist will spearhead the development and deployment of multi-physics, multi-scale materials modeling and physics-guided AI modeling capabilities. These efforts are critical for accelerating the development of sustainable products and processes.

Central to the role is bridging microstructural length scales as applied to Novelis’ products—including sheet and plate—and to the company’s manufacturing processes such as casting, rolling, and heat treatments. The position will also focus on developing a deeper understanding of the relationships among alloy chemistry, thermomechanical processing, microstructure, properties, and overall product performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) models that connect process parameters, microstructure, and properties for flat aluminum sheet products, including processes such as homogenization, heat treatment, precipitation, recrystallization, texture development and grain growth.
• Design and implement multi-scale models to link process parameters with microstructure and properties for casting, rolling, heat treatment, coating, CASH, batch annealing and related processes relative to Flat Rolled Aluminum Products.
• Constitutive behavior models: Flow stress, work hardening, strain rate sensitivity
• Formability & failure prediction models: FLD, FLC, earing, spring-back, bendability
• Create and refine process simulation tools using methods such as finite element, finite difference, cellular automata, and phase-field modeling to predict thermal and mechanical behavior.
• Integrate modeling results with experimental characterization techniques (including SEM, EBSD, XRD, DSC) and plant data to validate predictions and continually improve model accuracy.
• Build thermodynamic and kinetic models using tools like Thermo-Calc, DICTRA, TC-Prisma, and Pandat to support alloy design and process optimization.
• Lead end-to-end modeling projects, from scoping and model development through validation and deployment, with the goal of improving or innovating aluminum sheet products and processes across beverage packaging, automotive, specialties, and aerospace markets.
• Automate workflows for predicting microstructure-property relationships and incorporate feedback from plant trials to enhance model robustness.
• Collaborate with plant engineers and R&D teams to apply models for troubleshooting and improving productivity, recovery, and quality.
• Document methodologies and results in technical reports and contribute to intellectual property through invention disclosures and patents.

Minimum qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with more than ten years of experience in computational modeling.
• Expertise in metallurgy and materials science, as well as process and microstructure modeling for metallic systems, especially aluminum alloys. Flat rolled aluminum products experience is largely preferred
• Proficiency in modeling software such as Thermo-Calc, DICTRA, TC-Prisma, and Pandat, and in numerical methods including finite element, finite difference, cellular automata, and phase-field modeling.
• Programming skills in MATLAB, FORTRAN, and C/C++, along with proficiency in statistical analysis tools like JMP and R.
• Strong understanding of metallurgical principles and characterization techniques.
• Excellent technical communication and project management skills.
• Proven track record of solving plant issues through modeling with measurable business impact.
• Experience deploying predictive models in production environments to improve throughput and quality.

Preferred qualifications

• Machine Learning for materials: Property prediction, Process window optimization, Defect classification
• Digital twin development: End-to-end process-to-property simulation
• High-performance computing (HPC): Parallel simulations, cloud computing
• Data pipelines & model deployment: MLOps, version control, model governance
• DOE (Design of Experiments)
• Multi-variable regression & sensitivity analysis
• Model calibration & uncertainty quantification

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs

Disclaimer:

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EEO Statement:

Novelis’ Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia within the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is a cutting-edge full-service research and technology hub that employs approximately 200 people including world-class engineers metallurgists chemists scientists technologists and technicians. The facility includes state-of-the-art lab equipment and a diverse mix of product pilot lines that bring innovative solutions to customers in the automotive beverage can and specialty markets. Kennesaw provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural opportunities and educational institutions. Novelis is committed to the Kennesaw community and supports a number of local charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity as well as FIRST Robotics aimed at encouraging young people to pursue the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields in order to spur the next generation of scientists and innovators.

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.