Template​/External Requisition Title Surfaces Treatment, Aluminum Sheet Co-op

Position 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.

Surfaces Treatment, Aluminum Sheet Co-op

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 R&D Surface Science team, located in Kennesaw GA, is seeking a Surfaces Treatment, Aluminum Sheet Co-op. This position is responsible for developing and executing laboratory methods for aluminum surface treatments, including pre-treatment, cleaning, anodizing, coating and e-coating. These techniques are applied to aluminum products used in diverse applications, such as beverage cans, specialty items and automotive components. Must Be available from May 2026 to December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments related to surface treatment: cleaning, pretreatment, anodizing, and coating to help develop current techniques.
• Analyze experimental data to identify key process variables, assess reproducibility, and present the results with recommendations to the team.
• Perform microstructural characterization analysis using SEM and EDS to evaluate surface quality.
• Observe all environmental, health and safety regulations, and suggest improvements where applicable

Minimum qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Laboratory experience in experiment design, chemical handling and safety protocols for acids and alkaline reactants.
• Fundamental Chemistry, electrochemistry, and analytical techniques such as electron microscopy or spectroscopy.
• Experience in data correlation and/or machine learning process-parameter-structure-performance studies

Preferred qualifications

• Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Material Science Engineer graduated level
• Previous research experience involves surface treatment.
• Hands-on chemicals, core chemistry analytical techniques such as titration, solution preparation, spectroscopy (FTIR).
• Understanding of electrolytic cell configuration and operation.
• Familiarity with advanced characterization techniques such as SEM, EDS, or XPS.
• Experience in data correlation and/or machine learning process-parameter-structure-performance studies. (minitab/matlab/excel)
• Ability to work independently in a lab setting
• Excellent communication skills for documenting and presenting technical findings.

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.

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