Research Scientist - CFD Modeler Job at Alcoa Corporation
Just as aluminum is the element of possibility, so too, are our team members. When you join Alcoa, you have the opportunity to help define what it means to be a sustainable aluminum company. Our 100-year legacy gives you the systems and tools to thrive, while our start-up mentality affords you the freedom to quickly make your mark, impact your world, and grow your career. We invented the industry and today we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminum company from mines to metal. We are open, honest, and accountable. We do what we say we’ll do. We relentlessly pursue outstanding and sustainable results. And we creatively transform ideas into value. We treat all people with dignity and provide a diverse, inclusive work culture. We work safely, promote wellness, and protect the environment. Come grow your career, collaborate on a global scale and deliver materials essential to the world. Learn more about the endless career possibilities for you at Alcoa!
About the job
Alcoa Technical Center (ATC) is the flagship light metal research center of Alcoa situated in New Kensington; PA. ATC focuses on the development of breakthrough technologies in the field of aluminum. ATC has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist to further enrich their career in the field of modeling to help assist in the development and commercialization of the future and cleaner technologies in the aluminum industry.
Job Responsibilities:
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Solving technically ambitious problems involving physics associated with aluminum industry
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Perform modeling and follows methodologies in methods while validating models based on proposed experiments to help scale up processes.
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Ability to perform significant data analysis from experimental data to develop and validate computational models.
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Interact and assist lab and pilot scale operations in the development of breakthrough technologies for Alcoa
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Coordinate work with CAD designers in the iterative engineering process to find the efficient design as quickly as possible
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Write technical reports and present findings of the modeling work to the broader team
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Collaborate and make key decisions during technology development
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Use knowledge to navigate through data and technology challenges
Key Qualifications:
Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people & lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:
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PhD or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Thermal Engineering or engineering field.
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Shown experience in multi-physics simulations, including computational fluid dynamics (fluid flow, multiphase flow, mass transport, free surface flow), heat transfer, electrical and electrochemical, structural, and combinations of these such as thermal electric, thermal mechanical, Magnetohydrodynamics etc.
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Excellent communication, presentation, and time leadership skills
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Hands on experience with understanding and interpreting results from lab to pilot scale experiments.
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Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and self motivation.
To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, Alcoa provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment! In addition to medical benefits, we offer structured work-from-home programs, employee resource group opportunities, 401K options and a first-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.
Alcoa encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Alcoa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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