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Electrochemist

About the location

Alcoa’s U.S. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters (ACC), Alcoa's Technology Center (ATC), four smelters, hydroelectric power and a calcined coke plant. Every day is a new and exciting challenge at the Alcoa Technical Center in New Kensington, PA, just north of Pittsburgh; whether working virtually, on-site, or a hybrid of the two, we develop new technologies with our Breakthrough Technologies team that has the potential to impact the life of millions of people, and foster the sustainable footprint from Alcoa to the world. It was here where we developed the technology recently announced in partnership with Rio Tinto, called ELYSIS™, where we will produce aluminum with ZERO emission of greenhouse gases. In fact, we will actually be generating oxygen to our atmosphere during the aluminum production process– a revolution to the aluminum industry!

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 an Electrochemist to further enrich their career in the field of performing research, development and implementation of new processes and designs.

The Electrochemist will be part of a team developing new technologies related to aluminum production in electrolytic cells of various scales. This requires a diverse set of skills to be able to build and operate the test cells, along with maintaining records of observations, results, and data for each experiment. The Electrolysis R&D team consists of individuals of diverse backgrounds and expertise, and includes scientists, engineers, and technicians.

This professional will be responsible for maintaining excellent internal customer contacts, providing expertise on solutions to electrochemical problems, and providing an interface between Alcoa and external resources in the technology area.

Major activities/Key challenges

Ensuring that research and design methodologies meet established scientific and engineering standards.
Assisting with formulating business plans and budgets for product development
Analyzing quality/safety test results to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
Keeping abreast of new developments in the industry and translating those developments into new and viable options for the organization and customers
Organizing technical presentations to customers and/or industry groups
Hand-on approach to problem solving and be able to conduct his own experimental programs in bench, pilot, or commercial facilities to compliment work performed by others.
Monitoring product development outcomes to ensure technical, functional, cost, and timing targets are met in some organizations, may be responsible for managing product regulatory approval process.

About You:

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:

Basic qualification:

PhD in Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering or related field with emphasis on electrochemistry preferred.

MS required.

Specialization in electrochemical principles and industrial electrochemical processes.
Experience in electrochemical measurement techniques.
Understanding of chemical reactions; experience with electrochemical systems
Knowledge of electrochemical principles and electrochemical measurement techniques
Travel requirement: 0-15%

Preferred qualification:

Experience working with high temperature molten salts
Experience with modeling of electrochemical cells, or chemical reaction systems.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team or self-directed environment

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As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us!

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Alcoa is a values-based company. We Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence and Care for People, and Lead with Courage. 12 simple words but when put together drive everything we do. From purposeful career development and inclusive and diverse ...

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INDUSTRY

Metal & Mineral Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Pittsburgh, PA

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