Senior R&D Metallurgist (Alloy & Process Development) jobs in United States
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ATI · 1 week ago

Senior R&D Metallurgist (Alloy & Process Development)

ATI is a company that specializes in advanced materials for critical industries. They are seeking a Senior R&D Metallurgist to lead alloy and process development projects, focusing on various metallurgical systems and collaborating across departments to support new product introductions.

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Responsibilities

Lead alloy and process development projects, focusing on Ni-, Ti-, Co-, or Fe-based systems, powder metallurgy, or additive manufacturing (AM)
Develop and implement experimental plans for materials testing, process trials, or property optimization
Analyze microstructure, phase transformation, and mechanical behavior using SEM, EBSD, XRD, or thermal analysis techniques
Collaborate with Technology, Product Engineering, and Operations to scale lab-to-plant transitions and support new product introductions
Present findings in internal reviews, customer briefings, and industry conferences
Draft technical reports, white papers, and R&D proposals that demonstrate ATI’s metallurgical leadership
Contribute to patent filings, IP development, and competitive technical benchmarking

Qualification

Alloy developmentPowder metallurgyMicrostructural characterizationThermodynamic modelingFinite element analysisProcess simulation toolsTechnical writingProblem solvingCollaboration

Required

M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline
0-6 years of industrial or academic research experience (co-op/internship/postdoc included)
Demonstrated background in one or more of the following: Alloy development (Ni-based superalloys, Ti alloys, steels), Advanced remelting (VIM, VAR, ESR, PAM), Powder metallurgy or AM technologies, Microstructural characterization and property analysis

Preferred

Experience with thermodynamic modeling (Thermo-Calc, Pandat), finite element analysis, or process simulation tools
Knowledge of heat treatment effects, creep/fatigue behavior, or corrosion performance
Track record of publishing, presenting, or contributing to technical standards or patents
Familiarity with manufacturing scale-up, root cause investigations, or customer-driven development

Benefits

Strong salary
Bonus opportunities
Generous benefits

Company

ATI is a materials company that serves customers in the aerospace and defense industries.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Bob Wetherbee
Board Chair & CEO
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Don Newman
Chief Financial Officer
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