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Materials Development Specialist I

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

Does the prospect of playing a key part in innovative and breakthrough technology interest you? As a Materials Production Development Specialist I at our Alcoa Technical Center located in New Kensington, PA, you will be an integral member of the research & development team, responsible for conducting experiments, installing and commissioning equipment, and recording and documenting results and observations systematically and completely in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.

This role will be part of a pilot-scale production team focusing on manufacturing and testing advanced proprietary materials for the development of innovative technology.

Responsibilities:

Manufacture powders and components and prepare and test samples using laboratory analytical equipment and methods, consisting of LECO chemical analysis, physical measurements, Archimedes density, and various other analytical equipment
Responsible for supporting operational tasks to meet project requirements including, but not limited to, material batching and mixing, powder processing (milling and spray drying), forming (die presses), furnace and kiln loading/unloading
Some operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment as needed.
Conduct a variety of laboratory experiments to support technological development
Collect, organize, and report data to engineering/management personnel
Install, setup and troubleshoot and maintain new and existing equipment and processes as needed

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:

High school diploma, GED, trade school degree in mechanical/electrical trades.
Preference for candidates with Engineering, Science or Laboratory-based education or experience OR production experience in materials industries.
Ability to perform material handling, weighing, completing process steps in sequence, and documenting process data.
Strong communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team oriented and learning environment.
Willingness to learn and grow as part of a dynamic research and development environment
Become knowledgeable about Alcoa EHS standards, policies, and tools to ensure that safety protocols are being followed accordingly.
Experience with general hand tools
Strong attention to detail.
Basic digital literacy: MS Outlook (email), MS Excel (data entry), MS Access or other database (data entry).

Special Instructions:

Must wear task specific PPE.
Must have the ability to work in relatively noisy conditions.
Must be flexible with schedule changes.
Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating day and evening shift schedule as required

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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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Metal & Mineral Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Pittsburgh, PA

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