Scientist – Metallurgy Lab

Saes Group; Town of Italy (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, permanent contract

Access to company benefits

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A materials technology company in Abruzzo is seeking a motivated Scientist for their R&D Metallurgy Lab. The position involves developing and industrializing innovative metal alloys, including experimental work in melting and processing techniques. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or Materials Science, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and a strong focus on materials characterization. The company offers a full-time contract and a collaborative environment fostering diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in research and development of new materials.
• Experience in development and characterization of materials, especially metal alloys.
• Motivation to independently develop alternative processes to improve product control.
• Ability to define, validate and document new manufacturing processes.
• Motivation to independently develop new alternative processes to improve material properties.
• Italian mother language and good knowledge of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate in innovation regarding metal alloys.
• Develop and characterize new metal alloys.
• Prepare metal alloy ingots for development purposes.
• Develop and characterize new metal alloys and powders with suitable properties.
• Investigate new approaches for alloy preparation and post-melting processing (e.g., additive manufacturing).
• Identify suitable characterization techniques and help improve test setups.
• Analyze data to identify material trends and optimization opportunities.
• Communicate results and coordinate lab activities to meet timelines.
• Represent the company knowledge to customers and the scientific community.

Skills

Research and development of new materials

Development and characterization of materials

Communicating findings effectively

Knowledge of melting technics

Additive manufacturing approaches

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

Tools

VIM

VAR

EBM

Job description

We are a materialcompany,focused on the innovation, development, and production of advanced materials and technologies. We are the living part insideproducts,we understand, characterize, manipulate,shapeand integrate materials,unlockingextraordinary properties. Our extensive portfolio rangesfrom ultra-high vacuum and metallurgy technologies,to chemical platforms and sub-microscopic materials. Our products find applications in diverse industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, consumer electronics, medical device production, food industry, and aerospace. At SAES, we take pride in our technological diversification and our ability to endlessly innovate. This drives our commitment to ensure that futurized materials will enable circularity and preservation of our planet.

Role Description

We are seeking a motivated Scientist to join our R&D Metallurgy Lab team, supporting the development and industrialization of innovative metal alloys and related processes. The role involves hands-on experimental work, characterization, and collaboration on innovation initiatives in metallic materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• to cooperate to radical and incremental innovation in metal and metal alloy materials topics
• to conceive, develop and establish innovative and enhanced melting and processing
• to prepare metal alloy ingots (e.g. by melting technics like VIM, VAR, EBM, …) for development and pre-production purposes
• to develop and characterize new metal alloys
• to perform processes to obtain metal powders with suitable properties
• to investigate innovative approaches for alloys preparation and after-melting processes (e.g. additive manufacturing)
• to identify suitable characterization techniques and contribute to improve existing set up
• to identify material trends and optimization opportunities from characterization data elaboration
• to assess the performances of materials in terms of composition, processability to semifinished or finished shapes and functional properties
• to cooperate to the managing of labs activities for ensuring timeframe constraints and team collaborative approach
• to collaborate to the definition of developmental directions
• to present and synthesize results
• to guarantee data analysis interpretation and editing of activity reports
• to cooperate to represent and promote the Company knowledge both with customers and within the scientific and technical community

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Chemistry, or Materials Science
• At least 3 years of experience in research and development of new materials (a focus on metallic materials will be considered a plus)
• Experience in development and characterization of materials; expertise with metal alloys is a plus
• Ability to define, validate and document new manufacturing processes
• Motivation to independently develop new alternative processes to improve control of product structure and enhance final properties
• Ability to effectively present findings or oral arguments
• Knowledge of melting technics like VIM, VAR or equivalent to preparation of metal alloy ingots
• Attitude in identifying innovative approaches for alloys preparation and transformation (e.g. additive manufacturing)
• Italian mother language and good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What we offer

• Full-time, permanent contract with salary commensurate with experience
• Access to company benefits
• A collaborative and innovation-driven environment

At SAES Getters, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. We respect and demand respect for all forms of culture, religion, gender identity, and personal preferences. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. You will be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and be supported to perform at your best.