Materials Engineer
Job in
New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, 15068, USA
Listing for:
Alcoa Australia
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Research/Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
United States, PA, New Kensington:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
Req-39833
** Shape Your World
** At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.
We are seeking a
** Materials Engineer
** to develop, evaluate, select, and implement refractory and ceramic materials for aluminum electrolysis cells and related high-temperature process equipment. The engineer will lead R&D activities aimed at improving refractory performance, cell reliability, thermal efficiency, service life, and resistance to chemical and mechanical degradation. This role combines materials science fundamentals with hands-on laboratory, pilot-scale, and industrial work. The engineer will develop a fundamental understanding of refractory degradation mechanisms and translate that knowledge into practical material selections, specifications, test methods, and cell-design improvements.
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* About the Role:
** As a Materials Engineer, you will:
* 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
* Ability to physically perform work in laboratory and industrial environments, with occasional demands for flexible hours and minimal travel (
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