Entry-Level - Physical Metallurgist - Steels
Core
Conduct research in physical metallurgy and ferrous materials to develop advanced steel solutions for vehicle structures, closures, chassis, and manufacturing processes.
Role type
Entry-level research scientist (physical metallurgist)
Builds
New knowledge and innovative steel material systems for automotive applications
Domain
Automotive industry + Physical Metallurgy / Materials Science
Required skills
Physical metallurgy, iron-carbon metallurgy, phase diagrams, phase transformations, kinetics, crystallography, structure-property relationships, thermo-mechanical processing, heat treatment, metallographic characterization, mechanical testing, durability testing
Preferred skills
Advanced high-strength steels, CALPHAD, thermodynamic modeling, ICME, finite-element simulation, scientific programming, data analysis, machine learning, materials informatics
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, C/C++, SEM, EDS, EBSD, X-ray diffraction, optical microscopy
Responsibilities
Plan and execute collaborative research in physical metallurgy; Develop composition-process-structure-property relationships; Investigate phase transformations and damage mechanisms; Design and evaluate thermo-mechanical processing strategies; Characterize steel microstructures and defects; Evaluate mechanical and durability performance characteristics; Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams; Connect experimental observations with computational models; Prepare technical reports, presentations, and invention disclosures; Assist and mentor other employees
Seniority
Entry-level, research scientist
