Metallurgical Engineering Co-Op

Novelis Group; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation stipend

Competitive pay

Job summary

Novelis invites a Metallurgical Engineering Co-Op student to join the Molten Metal Processing team in Spokane for an approximately eight‑month program. You will assist with lab experiments, sample prep, and materials characterization while supporting manufacturing excellence and sustainability goals.

The role reports to the Lead Research Scientist and emphasizes hands-on experience in aluminum solidification, melting, casting, and advanced characterization techniques within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, materials engineering.
• Basic laboratory skills and willingness to learn metallurgical sample preparation and characterization techniques.
• Willingness to work safely with aluminum molten metal, melting furnaces, heat treatment ovens, laboratory instruments, salts, and chemicals including acids and bases.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety by following Novelis safety rules, laboratory practices, and equipment operating procedures.
• Support assigned technical projects by following project requirements, documenting progress, and meeting agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, technicians, and cross-functional team members to achieve project objectives.
• Assist with small-scale aluminum melting, casting, heat treatment, and solidification experiments in a laboratory environment.
• Prepare metallurgical samples through machining, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching.
• Support materials characterization using optical microscopy and, as needed, SEM, EBSD, EDS, XRD, XRF, OES, DSC, TGA, and LIBS techniques.
• Plan, organize, and execute laboratory tests according to standard procedures and project needs.
• Document observations, test results, and conclusions in clear technical summaries and reports.
• Assist with sampling and analysis of aluminum molten metal chemistry, inclusions, and hydrogen content.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or Materials Engineering

Tools

SEM

EBSD

EDS

XRD

XRF

OES

DSC

TGA

LIBS

Job description

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Novelis Molten Metal Processing team, located in Spokane, has an opportunity to participate in our summer 2027 Co-Op program. The team is seeking a Metallurgical Engineering Co-Op that can join the team for approximately 8 months. This role will report to the Lead Research Scientist and will assist with laboratory experiments, metallurgical sample preparation, materials characterization, and technical documentation. The Co-Op will gain practical experience in aluminum solidification, melting and casting, scrap analysis, and advanced characterization techniques while contributing to projects that support manufacturing excellence, product quality, and Novelis' sustainability goals.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety by following Novelis safety rules, laboratory practices, and equipment operating procedures.


• Support assigned technical projects by following project requirements, documenting progress, and meeting agreed timelines.


• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, technicians, and cross-functional team members to achieve project objectives.


• Assist with small-scale aluminum melting, casting, heat treatment, and solidification experiments in a laboratory environment.


• Prepare metallurgical samples through machining, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching.


• Support materials characterization using optical microscopy and, as needed, SEM, EBSD, EDS, XRD, XRF, OES, DSC, TGA, and LIBS techniques.


• Plan, organize, and execute laboratory tests according to standard procedures and project needs.


• Document observations, test results, and conclusions in clear technical summaries and reports.


• Assist with sampling and analysis of aluminum molten metal chemistry, inclusions, and hydrogen content.

Minimum qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, materials engineering.


• Basic laboratory skills and willingness to learn metallurgical sample preparation and characterization techniques.


• Willingness to work safely with aluminum molten metal, melting furnaces, heat treatment ovens, laboratory instruments, salts, and chemicals including acids and bases.


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, communicate clearly, and engage with a variety of technical stakeholders.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a metallurgical, materials science, or chemistry laboratory.


• Coursework or experience related to aluminum alloys, solidification, phase transformations, or materials characterization.


• Experience with optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, image analysis, or metallographic sample preparation.


• Interest in aluminum recycling, molten metal processing, manufacturing, and sustainability-focused research.

*Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Combined housing and relocation stipend for out of state interns or interns outside an extended radius for select positions


• Competitive pay

This role requires an on-site schedule.

Location Profile

Novelis' Spokane facility also known as the Molten Metal Processing Group (MMP) is located along the border of Washington and Idaho. Employing approximately 40 people the facility focuses on innovating new products and processes to support Novelis' manufacturing facilities along with the Novelis Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia. Located halfway between artistic downtown Spokane Washington and the scenic city of Coeur d'Alene Idaho residents and visitors of the area enjoy an abundance of both indoor and outdoor activities. From theater music art and a thriving nightlife to skiing hiking biking or boating there's something for everyone. The facility is committed to the local community through its ongoing support worthwhile community and civic organizations.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

Disclaimer

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