Corrosion Engineer Co-op: Aluminum Alloys R&D

Novelis Group; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Novelis is seeking a Corrosion Engineer co-op for the Surfaces and Corrosion team in Kennesaw, GA. This 7‑month program begins May 2027, focusing on researching advanced aluminum alloys for automotive and packaging applications, improving durability and sustainability.

The role involves method development for environmental fracture, data interpretation, and experimental design, with emphasis on safety and effective communication within an industrial R&D setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate student pursuing an engineering discipline relevant to materials science.
• Experience or coursework in environmental fracture testing and alloy corrosion behavior.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial R&D setting.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support test method development for environmental fracture of aluminum alloys.
• Maintain existing environmental test frames and equipment.
• Design and execute experiments evaluating environmental fracture performance.
• Interpret fracture mechanics data to correlate alloy traits with corrosion properties.

Skills

Industrial safety

Communication

DOE data interpretation

Fracture testing

Education

Graduate student in Materials Science & Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Chemical/Mechanical Engineering background

Tools

SSRT

DCPD

DCB

Job description

Novelis is seeking a Corrosion Engineer co-op for the Surfaces and Corrosion team in Kennesaw, GA. This 7‑month program begins May 2027, focusing on researching advanced aluminum alloys for automotive and packaging applications, improving durability and sustainability.

The role involves method development for environmental fracture, data interpretation, and experimental design, with emphasis on safety and effective communication within an industrial R&D setting.