Scientist-Engineer Corrosion

Overview

Develop, validate, and apply corrosion techniques for alloy research and plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• corrosion modeling
• accelerated testing
• benchmarking
• ip development
• lab operations
• data analysis

Tasks

The Scientist/Engineer, Corrosion is responsible for the development, validation and application of corrosion techniques to support research within the Arconic Technology Center (ATC) and plant operations. This role will also serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource in corrosion science and engineering. -Support ongoing efforts to understand effects of pretreatments for bond durability on corrosion performance of alloys. -Develop and capture new intellectual property in the form of trade secrets and/or patents to support Arconic businesses. -Deploy viable schemes for benchmarking corrosion performance of Arconic alloys against competitor materials. -Provide leadership and expertise in corrosion science and engineering to support alloy development projects in ATC, troubleshoot corrosion issues across Arconic plants and train plant engineering personnel. -Operate safely in the corrosion laboratory with high standards. Maintain equipment and supporting documents and actively work to streamline existing laboratory workflows. -Support the development of product design guidance and qualification requirements for corrosion performance. -Scout and deploy new corrosion assessment methodologies and capabilities in support of emerging projects of business interest to Arconic and customers. -Build and deploy corrosion models based on first principles for existing and new processes. -Evaluate and communicate the economic benefit of corrosion related support activities. -Partner with aluminum alloy metallurgists to develop the next generation of high-performance alloys -Develop and implement laboratory-scale accelerated corrosion tests and correlate to outdoor/real world findings. -Guide technicians on best practices for collecting test materials, coupons, coatings, weld joints, and components for corrosion testing. -Evaluate and develop a mechanistic understanding of aluminum corrosion performance in various applications and environments -Lead gauge R&R studies, statistical assessments, and data interpretation of different corrosion tests. Ensure timely reporting of quality metrics.

Requirements

• phd
• comsol
• matlab
• excel
• microscopy
• corrosion

What You Bring

-PhD in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline with demonstrated experience applying corrosion science and engineering in an academia, government laboratory, or manufacturing plant environment. -Self-starter with ability to execute on technical projects with minimal supervisory authority -Ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests. -Experience operating and/or interpreting data from material characterization techniques such as optical microscopy, electron microscopy, x-ray microanalysis, x-ray diffraction and electron backscatter diffraction. -Proven experience in designing testing protocol and interpreting corrosion information from accelerated laboratory testing and outdoor exposure testing. -Experience with multiphysics modeling (COMSOL) and statistical data analysis (Excel, Minitab, Matlab, Power BI, etc.) platforms. -Strong attention to detail with problem-solving mindset. -This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements. -Strong technical acumen with aptitude for continuous learning and problem solving. -Knowledge and hands-on expertise in corrosion testing, surface analysis, failure analysis, fractography, electrochemistry. -Strong collaboration skills and comfortable working in a team environment -Demonstrated understanding of core principles of experimental design in corrosion engineering and technical project execution with record of scientific publication in peer-reviewed journals. -Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. -Legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. -Familiarity with corrosion test standards of relevance to the aluminum industry (e.g., G69, G110) -Experience working in a laboratory with corrosion test setups including salt spray and alternate immersion. -Knowledge of aluminum value chain production processes (e.g., casting, extrusion, rolling, alloying)

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Benefits

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

About Arconic

-Designs and manufactures innovative engineered products for industries like aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. -Formed from the spin-off of Alcoa's engineered products division, emphasizing precision and advanced technologies. -Delivers solutions integral to some of the world's most demanding industries, improving performance, efficiency, and sustainability. -Proud legacy of innovation, with decades of experience in materials science and engineering. -Notable projects include aerospace components, automotive lightweighting solutions, and advanced industrial materials. -Products are used in everyday applications, from aircraft engines to consumer electronics, making a significant impact on global infrastructure.

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Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship is not available for this position.