Hiring: Process Engineer (OES) Company: Novelis Location: Spokane Valley, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:44:37 Target Skills & Keywords : R, Spark About the job Experience: •3 years of experience in industry, R&D, quality control, production, or a related technical environment. Required Skills: •Learn, develop expertise in, and provide support for spark Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) instruments, software, methods, and standards to support plants and R&D teams globally. •Contribute to metallography, molten metal, DC casting, and related laboratory work as needed to support MMP, plant, and R&D priorities. •Provide chemical and metallurgical recommendations to research and development projects, plant technical staff, R&D center staff, and technology managers. •Operate and provide basic support for laboratory instruments and testing capabilities, including metallography, wet chemistry, and molten metal lab testing. •Perform sample preparation and analysis activities such as sectioning, mounting, polishing, microscopy, SEM review, optical microscopy, imaging, and reporting. •Conduct experimentation using lab equipment such as TGA, DSC, XRD, phenol extraction, ICP-OES, and ICP-MS. •Test consumable and meltable materials used in plants, including grain refiner, alloying elements, refractories, salt, alumina, and other materials that may involve molten metal work. •Lead or contribute to projects related to OES, DC casting, dross, spinel formation on refractory, molten metal quality, alloy development, and other improvement initiatives. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related engineering rigor. •Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English with internal teams, customers, and suppliers. •Results-oriented with the ability to propose innovative and creative solutions. •Demonstrated capacity to travel globally for periods ranging from a few days to several weeks. •1–3 years of experience in industry, R&D, quality control, production, or a related technical environment. •Knowledge of molten metal processes, DC casting, metal cleanliness, alloy development, inclusions, and degassing. •Demonstrated capacity to support multi-functional projects with global plants, procurement, Spokane operations, and MMP teams. •Interest in contributing to intellectual property, sustainability, and safety-related innovation in the aluminum industry. •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. •Role’s salary starts from $ 73,000 - $ 109,600 per year. Individual pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and performance. In addition to base salary, this position includes participation in a short-term incentive plan. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!