Research engineer metallurgy novel steels

Job title:

Research engineer metallurgy novel steels

Company

ArcelorMittal

Job description

Job Category: Research & DevelopmentJob Description:Your PositionYou will work in a team of about 20 people in the department of metallurgy, where you will be involved in various projects at the same time. All projects are executed with a whole project team, consisting of engineers and technicians at OCAS, as well as representatives of our respective partners and clients.
From metallurgical point of view, you will be working on the development of novel steels for decarbonisation, global energy transition, steel decarbonisation etc. OCAS has a dedicated team studying the fundamental mechanisms related to improvement of properties of novel steels as well as dedicated equipment and test set-ups. A lot of competence has been developed over these past years in terms of methodology, knowledge building, and understanding the mechanisms involved. In addition, a large variety of laboratory synthesis tools is at your disposal, varying from casting, over rolling down to thermal treatments. For characterisation, you will have the most advanced characterisation techniques available that exist today, from application side (mechanical, magnetic, corrosion, etc) as well as (electron) microscopy. You will join projects targeting a final product development as well as more knowledge building type of projects.Your Profile

• You own a PhD in metallurgical science and engineering or worked as a materials engineer for at least 5 years within an R&D environment
• You have a large insight in metal processing – in particular steel processing – as well as a profound knowledge on metal characterisation techniques
• Modelling expertise is an advantage
• You have a high capacity to be flexible and handle a variety of projects
• You have good contacts with major research institutes and companies in the metallurgical segment
• You have excellent social skills to work in a team-based environment
• You are prepared to travel on a regular basis within Europe
• You are fluent in English (spoken and written); knowledge of Dutch is an asset

Vacancy code: OCASBEAbout Us:ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 16 countries. In 2022, ArcelorMittal had revenues of $79.8 billion and crude steel production of 59.0 million metric tonnes, while iron ore production reached 45.3 million metric tonnes. Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future. ArcelorMittal is listed on the stock exchanges of New York (MT), Amsterdam (MT), Paris (MT), Luxembourg (MT) and on the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia (MTS).For more information about ArcelorMittal please visit:About the Team: Within this context, you will be working for the laboratory Gent Research Center located in Zelzate and Zwijnaarde (Belgium) which objectives are : alloy and metallic coating product development for a number of industry market segments, specialised in electrical steels development and electromagnetic properties characterisation, focus on energy market with wind energy and offshore activities being major R&D areas, lifetime determination of (welded) structures under fatigue, wear, corrosion and H sollicitations, metal processing centre being factory for lab samples in different dimensions with a particular focus on heavy gauge material processing and characterisation. The main missions of Gent Research Center is to support ArcelorMittal market approach in the different sectors of Industry through enriched offer and services to customers, and to set up new industrial spinoff activities.

Expected salary

Location

Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen

Job date

Wed, 28 May 2025 06:12:40 GMT

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