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Research Scientist - CFD Modeler (Flexible)

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 a Research Scientist to further enrich their career in the field of modeling to help assist in the development and commercialization of the future and cleaner technologies in the aluminum industry.

Job Responsibilities:

Solving technically ambitious problems involving physics associated with aluminum industry
Perform modeling and follows methodologies in methods while validating models based on proposed experiments to help scale up processes.
Ability to perform significant data analysis from experimental data to develop and validate computational models.
Interact and assist lab and pilot scale operations in the development of breakthrough technologies for Alcoa
Coordinate work with CAD designers in the iterative engineering process to find the efficient design as quickly as possible
Write technical reports and present findings of the modeling work to the broader team
Collaborate and make key decisions during technology development
Use knowledge to navigate through data and technology challenges

Key Qualifications:

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:

PhD or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Thermal Engineering or engineering field.
Shown experience in multi-physics simulations, including computational fluid dynamics (fluid flow, multiphase flow, mass transport, free surface flow), heat transfer, electrical and electrochemical, structural, and combinations of these such as thermal electric, thermal mechanical, Magnetohydrodynamics etc.
Excellent communication, presentation, and time leadership skills
Hands on experience with understanding and interpreting results from lab to pilot scale experiments.
Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and self motivation.

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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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Metal & Mineral Manufacturing

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10000+

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Hybrid, based in Pittsburgh, PA

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