Novelis · 1 day ago
Entry Level R&D Engineer
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNovelis is a leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, committed to shaping a sustainable world. The Entry-Level Engineer will work on innovative projects in the Metallurgy team, focusing on product performance, processing efficiency, and recyclability while collaborating with various teams and gaining hands-on experience.
MiningFood and BeverageManufacturingPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Prioritize Safety: Demonstrate a personal commitment to laboratory safety by adhering to Novelis safety rules and processes, ensuring safety remains the top priority
Support Product and Process Development: Contribute to the development of aluminum flat-rolled products by optimizing processes such as ingot homogenization, hot and cold rolling, heat treatment, and quenching to optimize microstructures for specific properties and performance metrics
Assist Alloy Development: Learn and apply advanced material characterization techniques to support alloy development activities
Manage Priorities: Independently balance multiple work streams supporting project leaders to meet deadlines and deliverables
Implement laboratory and pilot-scale plans to support development activities and assist plant-scale trials to ensure operational readiness for new products and processes
Collaborate Across Teams: Work seamlessly with metallurgy and laboratory teams
Perform Experiments and Investigations: Plan, implement, submit LIMS requests, compile results from experiments, plant trials, and product performance investigations for research projects
Drive Innovation: Create intellectual property to differentiate Novelis from competitors and maintain its leadership position
Enhance R&D Capabilities: Contribute to improving methods, techniques, equipment, and quality within the R&D organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science (Metallurgy) or Mechanical Engineering
A passion for research and development in aluminum flat-rolled products and processes
Hands-on experience designing and driving experimental test plans
Familiarity with sheet metal processing techniques
Metallurgical characterization and qualification testing skills - Knowledge of computer-aided design and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, SolidWorks) and a desire to master CALPHAD software packages (e.g., Thermo-Calc, JMatPro, FactSage, Pandat)
Understanding of project management principles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
401(k) savings plan with company match
Retiree Medical Plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through Novelis sponsored Retiree Health Access
Retirement Savings Account
Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
Company
Novelis
Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum.
Founded in 2005
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (35)
2024 (30)
2023 (16)
2022 (40)
2021 (14)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.31BKey Investors
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-12-23Debt Financing· $800M
2025-08-11Debt Financing· $750M
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $750M
Leadership Team
Steve Fisher
President and Chief Executive Officer
Greg Schlicht
Senior Vice President, Global Beverage Packaging
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