Evaluating pathways and conditions to decarbonize ferroalloy and stainless steel manufacturing across mineral processing, metal smelting, and product refining operations
Preparing mineral and metal samples for experimental testing at the pilot scale
Designing and supporting operation of high temperature pyrometallurgical and melt-based experiments for a range of processing conditions and chemistries at the pilot scale
Characterizing mineral and metallic products via appropriate analytical methods and interpreting results
Analyzing thermodynamic, kinetic, mass transport, and chemical metallurgical phenomena to inform process operation scalability
Calculating mass and energy balances to evaluate the competitiveness of newly identified sustainable metals processes
Communicating your results with members of the EvoMaterials Team and to other stakeholders within Outokumpu.

Requirements

Junior levels : BSc/MS from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in one of the following areas: Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, or a closely related field
Senior levels: PhD from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in one of the following areas: Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, or a closely related field
Strong theoretical background in chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, mass transport, and inorganic materials chemistry
Hands-on experience with high temperature materials processing in a laboratory or industrial setting
Expertise in the design, execution, and analysis of pyrometallurgical, solid-gas reaction, or melt experiments
Proficiency in data analysis and documentation
Creativity and a strong desire to innovate in the metals industry
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Familiarity with the chemistry of slags, mattes, and liquid metals
Familiarity with current processing pathways for major metal products, including chromium, nickel, molybdenum, and copper
Experience with gas handling, acid gas scrubbing, and inert atmosphere processing
Proficiency in thermodynamic calculations for chemical metallurgy applications, preferably using FactSage or similar modelling software
Fabrication using milling machines, lathes, or similar equipment
Experience in machining refractory materials
Data analysis using MATLAB, python, or similar software
Furnace operation, care, and maintenance
Scrubber care and maintenance
Chemical reactor design
Materials characterization.

Benefits

Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life and voluntary insurance options.
Time to recharge through PTO plus paid holidays and parental leave.
Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on your professional and personal priorities.
Retirement plan and company matching up to 6%
Employee Assistance Program.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

chemical thermodynamicskineticsmass transportinorganic materials chemistrypyrometallurgical experimentsdata analysisthermodynamic calculationschemical reactor designmaterials characterizationhigh temperature materials processing

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillscreativityinnovation

Certifications

BScMSPhD