Alcoa · 3 hours ago
Senior Process Engineer - ELYSIS
New Kensington, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAlcoa is a leader in the aluminum industry, committed to innovative solutions for sustainability. The Senior Process Engineer will be involved in developing groundbreaking technology that eliminates greenhouse gas emissions in aluminum production and will lead projects from conception to implementation.
AutomotiveInnovation ManagementManufacturing
Responsibilities
Create and execute technology development programs aimed at reducing industrialization scale-up risks for critical equipment and processes
Support the development of technical specifications for key future commercial-scale equipment by carrying out R&D testing, implementing new manufacturing processes, and completing continuous improvement initiatives of existing equipment
Lead implementation of best practices, standard operating procedures, and innovative solutions to optimize new and existing processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. For example, visual cues, reusable travelers, revisions to safe work instructions
Responsible for solving problems to root cause: identify opportunities for improvements and implement innovative solutions required to improve material development activities
Perform hands-on work requiring the ability to apply material fundamentals and technology into practical solutions and applications in laboratory-, pilot-, and commercial-scale environments
Collect process data and apply standard scientific and statistical methods to document, analyze, interpret, and optimize processes
Be the primary help chain for production technicians in determining product failures. Can determine where defects are generated throughout the process and present recommendations for improvements
Communicate progress and results diligently through detailed written technical reports, presentations, and invention disclosures
Interface and collaborate effectively with diverse internal groups across ELYSIS, customers, contractors, and suppliers to develop scope, schedule, and cost to meet program objectives
Qualification
Required
BS or graduate degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Ceramics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of work experience in an R&D or industrial setting working with materials (e.g. ceramics, cements, or powder metallurgy processing), characterization, production, and related areas
Ability to work and lead effectively in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and execute in a disciplined fashion to meet objectives within the timeline
Ability to work with resources within and outside the program team to accomplish project tasks
Proficient computer skills: MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, JMP, MS Access or other database
Strong organization and analytical skills for data management, analysis, and results presentation
Company
Alcoa
Alcoa is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-04-04Grant· $7.7M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
William Oplinger
President and Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Reed
Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer
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