Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

Job Summary: We are looking for a qualified Materials Science Engineer or Metallurgist with Alloy Development and Physical Metallurgy experience based in our lab in Troy, MI. The successful candidate will oversee alloy/process/product development projects and work as an expert resource to the plants and product development teams in North America. The position requires up to 50% travel both domestic and international. This position reports to the Manager, Upstream R&D, I&T.

Job Location: Troy, MI or Remote

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Salary Range: $77,000 to $121,000

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in Materials Science or Engineering is required; Masters’ or PhD preferred
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering or other relevant experience in the aluminum industry
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and written formats effectively with management and peers
• Travel up to 50% both international and domestic

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Expertise in physical metallurgy for development of alloys with specific emphasis on influence of microstructure on mechanical behavior
• Knowledge of precipitation heat treat process is helpful
• Knowledge of the extrusion process and associated process metallurgy preferred
• Demonstrated ability to link process outputs to customer requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work in and through teams at all levels of the workforce

Job Responsibilities:

• Initiate and manage research and development projects focused on the Extrusion North America business areas
• Participate in product development teams as the expert in developing solutions for gaps in metallurgical understanding required for next generation products and processes
• Support the business areas with metallurgical expertise focused on alloy development and analysis
• Collaborate globally with Hydro’s Innovation & Technology Center and the entire Hydro network for project coordination, competence transfer, long-term-projects and maintenance of Academic networks in support of a Customer First, One Company and Entrepreneurial approach

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!

Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences. Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

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