Position OverviewThe MMP team, located in Spokane Valley, WA, is seeking an Engineer. This role supports MMP’s global research and plant production efforts by building expertise in spark Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) while contributing to DC casting, metal cleanliness processes, casting consumable quality control, metallography, and related laboratory testing. The Engineer will apply scientific and engineering concepts to solve analytical and metallurgical challenges, support global plants and R&D teams, and contribute to innovative projects in the aluminum industry related to elemental analysis, molten metal, sustainability, and safety initiatives.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibility:
- Learn, develop expertise in, and provide support for spark Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) instruments, software, methods, and standards to support plants and R&D teams globally.
Secondary support:
- Contribute to metallography, molten metal, DC casting, and related laboratory work as needed to support MMP, plant, and R&D priorities.
- Provide chemical and metallurgical recommendations to research and development projects, plant technical staff, R&D center staff, and technology managers.
- Operate and provide basic support for laboratory instruments and testing capabilities, including metallography, wet chemistry, and molten metal lab testing.
- Perform sample preparation and analysis activities such as sectioning, mounting, polishing, microscopy, SEM review, optical microscopy, imaging, and reporting.
- Conduct experimentation using lab equipment such as TGA, DSC, XRD, phenol extraction, ICP-OES, and ICP-MS.
- Test consumable and meltable materials used in plants, including grain refiner, alloying elements, refractories, salt, alumina, and other materials that may involve molten metal work.
- Lead or contribute to projects related to OES, DC casting, dross, spinel formation on refractory, molten metal quality, alloy development, and other improvement initiatives.
- Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related engineering rigor.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
- Results-oriented with the ability to propose innovative and creative solutions.
- Ability to travel globally for periods ranging from a few days to several weeks.
Preferred qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in industry, R&D, quality control, production, or a related technical environment.
- Experience with or working knowledge of spark Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), including instruments, software, methods, and standards.
- Knowledge of molten metal processes, DC casting, metal cleanliness, alloy development, inclusions, and degassing.
- Experience with metallography, wet chemistry, SEM, optical microscopy, or advanced laboratory testing methods.
- Experience using analytical equipment such as TGA, DSC, XRD, phenol extraction, ICP-OES, or ICP-MS.
- Ability to support multi-functional projects with global plants, procurement, Spokane operations, and MMP teams.
- Interest in contributing to intellectual property, sustainability, and safety-related innovation in the aluminum industry.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Role’s salary starts from $73,000 - $109,600 per year. Individual pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and performance. In addition to base salary, this position includes participation in a short-term incentive plan.
What We Offer
Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:
- Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
- Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
- Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
- Diabetes Management Program
- Pet insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- PerkSpot Discount Program
- Tuition assistance and career development programs
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Location Profile
Novelis’ Spokane facility also known as the Molten Metal Processing Group (MMP) is located along the border of Washington and Idaho. Employing approximately 40 people the facility focuses on innovating new products and processes to support Novelis’ manufacturing facilities along with the Novelis Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia. Located halfway between artistic downtown Spokane Washington and the scenic city of Coeur d’Alene Idaho residents and visitors of the area enjoy an abundance of both indoor and outdoor activities. From theater music art and a thriving nightlife to skiing hiking biking or boating there’s something for everyone. The facility is committed to the local community through its ongoing support worthwhile community and civic organizations.
