Senior R&D Engineer – Alloy Design and Materials Performance
Core
Senior R&D Engineer driving research in alloy design, steel development, and materials performance for specialty steel applications.
Role type
Senior R&D Engineer (Metallurgy/Materials Science)
Builds
New steel grades, alloy concepts, and material solutions for demanding industrial applications.
Domain
Specialty steel manufacturing and metallurgical research
Required skills
PhD in metallurgy or materials science, alloy design, computational modelling (Thermo-Calc), corrosion testing analysis, hydrogen embrittlement investigation, research project management, university collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with corrosion of metallic materials, hydrogen embrittlement of steels, nationally/internationally funded research collaborations
Technologies
Thermo-Calc
Responsibilities
Develop new steel grades and alloy concepts from composition to processing route; Plan and evaluate corrosion testing data and hydrogen embrittlement investigations; Drive nationally and internationally funded research projects and consortia; Collaborate with universities and institutes, including supervision of students; Support sales and customers with qualified answers on material behaviour and selection; Identify new research directions to strengthen product portfolio
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with research leadership
