Research Engineer

SSAB AB -
Montpelier, IA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Profit sharing
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Master of Science
Master's degree in engineering
Mechanical knowledge

Full Job Description

About the Position

The incumbent’s primary focus area is physical metallurgy and must have a strong knowledge of thermomechanical behavior of steel. He/she must have or be capable of developing knowledge of as-rolled and heat treatment processes, and will be involved in activities related to alloy development and process optimization in order to ensure that finished products meet necessary properties for various applications. The incumbent will work in the SSAB state-of-the-art Research and Development facility located in the Muscatine, Iowa. The position reports to the Director, Research and Development and has a close working relationship with other R&D staff, Technical Services, Applications Engineering, and Operations personnel.

Main Responsibilities

Develop optimal chemistries for different as-rolled products to meet customer requirements.
Develop reheating and rolling practices to ensure finished products meet properties for the intended applications.
Conduct required laboratory tests, such as tensile, CVN, DWTT, bending, and hardness, to verify that products conform to customer requirements, and for product and process development.
Conduct metallographic analysis to investigate microstructures of finished products for use in alloy optimization and process development.
Conduct failure analyses and root cause investigations of any quality issues related to product development.
Write technical reports to document research work and findings from metallurgical investigations.
Read published papers and communicate with colleagues to keep current with developments within the steel industry and academia regarding physical metallurgy in order to offer guidance on possible new products or changes to improve existing products.

Education, Experience, and Competencies

Required:

MSc. in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
At least three years of experience in the steel industry or academic work focused on thermo-mechanical deformation of steel.
Strong analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in using lab equipment such as polishing machine, optical microscope and SEM/EDS desirable
Strong knowledge of the impact of microstructure on product performance. Proficient in using the EBSD technique for microstructural characterization and crystallographic texture analysis.
Experience in conducting laboratory tests to investigate the properties of steel and failure mechanisms preferred
Regular and reliable attendance

Preferred:

PhD. in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Position Type - Work Hours - Travel Requirements

Position is full time, exempt
Position works an eight (8) hour day shift, Monday through Friday – additional overtime as needed
Travel for this position is necessary and expected to comprise up to 20-25% of work hours – some international travel is possible

Our Offer

SSAB BENEFITS – starting at hire!

Excellent Pay with Additional Bonus

Very Affordable Health Insurance

ü Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical

ü CVS/Caremark Prescription

ü Delta Dental

ü Superior Vision

401(k) with Employer Match – 5%

Profit Sharing

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation

Company Paid Life Insurance - and STD and LTD*

Optional Life, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

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