R&D Engineer Metallurgist – Structure & Surface

Aperam; Imphy; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aperam Alloys Imphy Pierre Chevenard Research Center is seeking a talented R&D Engineer Metallurgist to lead advanced metallurgical programs and guide nickel-based alloy development. You will supervise a team, coordinate characterization work, and collaborate with internal clients to translate lab results into scalable processes.

The role requires a PhD or MSc in Metallurgy/Materials Science, strong leadership, and fluency in English and French.

Qualifikationen

• Solid foundation in Metallurgy or Materials Science with a PhD or MSc from a top-tier French engineering school
• Extensive knowledge of Metallography and metallurgical characterizations; proven team leadership
• Fluent in English and French; strong written and verbal communication

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the Structure & Characterization department within the Imphy Research Center
• Provide metallurgical expertise to internal teams and customers; ensure projects meet quality targets
• Develop Ni-based alloys competency and explore new materials and applications
• Oversee safety, security, and equipment quality; foster continuous improvement
• Collaborate with R&D, Industrial Operations, Quality and Development teams and engage with academic partners

Kenntnisse

Metallurgy

Metallography

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Innovation & ideas sourcing

Ausbildung

PhD or MSc in Metallurgy/Materials Science (Top-tier French engineering school)

Tools

Metallography equipment

Characterization tools

Jobbeschreibung

Aperam is a global leader in stainless, electrical, and specialty steels, as well as recycling and renewables, serving customers in over 40 countries. Our business is structured into four segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties, and Recycling & Renewables.

We have a flat stainless and electrical steel production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe, and we lead in alloys and high-value specialty products. Our industrial network includes 16 production facilities across Brazil, Belgium, France, the United States, India, and China. Aperam operates an integrated distribution, processing, and services network, with a unique ability to produce low-carbon stainless and specialty steels using biomass, stainless steel scrap, and high-performance alloys scrap.

Through BioEnergia, we produce charcoal from our own FSC®-certified forests, and with ELG - Aperam Recycling, a global leader in stainless steel and high-performance alloys recycling, we place sustainability at the core of our business, enabling our customers to thrive in the circular economy.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team where technology and innovation meets industrial transformation. Your talent and energy will help drive smarter, more sustainable solutions for a global company committed to be a leading value creator in the circular economy of infinite, world-changing materials.

Visit https://www.aperam.com/to learn more - and let’s build what’s next, together.

We are seeking a talented and ambitious R&D Engineer Metallurgist to join our team at Aperam Alloys Imphy Pierre Chevenard Research Center. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing new alloys, and technologies aligned with our strategic goals. Your expertise will be instrumental in providing metallurgical support and applications development for existing grades, ensuring the continuous improvement of our products. Additionally, you will define and implement characterization processes for nickel-based alloys, communicating their unique value, properties, and potential applications to our marketing team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and maintain relationships with our plant and internal teams, ensuring a deep understanding of metallurgical processes and their impact on structure, defects, and surface characterization.
• Offer metallurgical expertise and support to our customers, ensuring their satisfaction and success.
• Lead and manage the Structure & Characterization department within our Research Center, overseeing a team of technicians and utilizing advanced characterization tools.
• Ensure the safety, security, and quality of your team and equipment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development.
• Develop and enhance our Ni-based Alloys competency, building upon our existing knowledge of FeNi, Duplex Stainless Steel, and other alloys, and exploring their usage values, properties, and applications.
• Understand and propose improvements for phase transformations and structures characterization, contributing to the optimization of our manufacturing processes.
• Drive the development of new products, staying abreast of breakthrough technologies and metallurgical advancements, and actively participating in the filing of patents.
• Manage and contribute to our R&D projects portfolio, serving as a key point of contact for metallurgical expertise at the Imphy site.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment, ensuring effective communication and teamwork between R&D, Industrial Operations, Quality, and Development teams.
• Engage with academic networks and partners, ensuring our Research Center remains at the forefront of metallurgical research and development.

Qualifications:

• A solid foundation in Metallurgy or Materials Science, with a PhD or Master's degree from a top-tier French engineering school.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Metallography and metallurgical characterizations, with a proven track record in managing and leading teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in project management, with the ability to steer external and transversal projects, ensuring timely delivery and successful outcomes.
• A passion for innovation and idea sourcing, with an open mind and a willingness to explore new technologies and approaches.
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory, with the ability to communicate effectively with international teams and customers.
• Experience in R&D within the metallurgical field is highly advantageous, demonstrating a deep understanding of the industry and its challenges.
• Strong knowledge of physics, phase transformations, and thermodynamics, with the ability to apply these principles to material characterizations.
• Practical experience with experimental laboratory techniques, characterization tools, and metallography, ensuring a hands-on approach to research.
• A results-oriented mindset, with a track record of delivering high-quality work and a commitment to continuous improvement and learning.