Senior Materials Scientist

Join the forefront of industrial innovation as a Senior Materials Scientist within Alcoa’s Breakthrough Technologies Team. To lead research, development, engineering, and technology commercialization efforts for breakthrough materials in advanced smelting technology portfolio. Initiates and leads R&D projects, defines objectives and work plan, and conducts research that advances scientific knowledge for the improvement of breakthrough materials in advanced smelting processes. Applies detailed knowledge of materials chemistry, microstructures, and failure mechanisms to develop fundamental understanding of materials performance. Responsible for solving problems to root cause, seeks and identifies opportunities for improvements and implements innovative solutions required to improve materials development and/or production activities. Hands-on work requires the ability to apply material fundamentals and technology into practical solutions and applications in laboratory, pilot, and commercial scale environments. Fosters collaborative relationships within and between work groups, including external workgroups and stakeholders. Provides functional guidance and mentoring to technicians and less experienced engineers/scientists. Interfaces with external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers in conjunction to develop scope, schedule, and cost to meet objectives of R&D projects. Diligently communicates progress and results through written detailed technical reports, presentations, patents, and publications. Ability to physically perform work in laboratory and industrial environments, with occasional demands for flexible hours and minimal travel (<15%).