Researcher in powder atomization and additive manufacturing

ArcelorMittal is the world’s largest steel producer. We use the most innovative technology to create the steels tomorrow’s world will be made of. Every day over 190,000 of our talented people, located in over 60 countries, push the boundaries of digitalization and use advanced technology to create a world that is stronger, faster and smarter. To help make this possible, they know they can depend on the support and training that a company of our scope and scale can provide.

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We are looking for a Researcher in powder atomization and additive manufacturing to join the Additive Manufacturing Materials team focused on the development and production of new steel solutions using additive manufacturing technologies. You will be directly involved in leading projects and supporting potential clients in custom solutions. You will work in a multidisciplinary team focused on proposing, supporting and developing new ideas, concepts and technologies. 

Your role 

• You will manage the atomiser pilot plant and you will coordinate the different stakeholders working on the pilot.
• You will develop steel powders to be used in additive manufacturing and their production process through atomization.  
• You will investigate the key parameters and their impact on the atomization process and the powders properties. 
• You will characterize and assess the final properties of the produced powder in terms of particle size distribution, flowability, aspect ratio, moisture content, chemical composition, density… 
• You will maintain a continuous technology watch on powder production processes, powder quality assessment, wire production, printing and characterization techniques and standards.
• You will collaborate with in-house digital teams to develop additive manufacturing models. 

Your profile 

• You have a Master degree or a PhD in metallurgy or material science. 
• You have a first experience additive manufacturing materials production routes and/or atomization process. Experience in the production of steel powders through atomization would be a nice asset. 
• You have knowledge in Additive Manufacturing processes and materials (powder and wire format), in steel metallurgy, powder metallurgy and end-use properties assessment such as flowability of powder, spreadability, density,….
• You have experience in design of experiments and samples characterization.
• Experience in coordinating different stakeholders and subcontractors would be a plus. 
• You have advanced levels in English and Spanish.
• Initiative, Adaptability, Results Oriented, Team Work, Technological Curiosity.

What we will offer

Integration in a highly qualified group of researchers with the possibility of pursuing a career in the scientific area in the R&D organization of the world's largest steel producer. 

According to ArcelorMittal Global R&D values:
- You agree to comply with health and safety rules
- You are respectful, transparent, honest and empathetic in your relationships. You honor your word and your commitments to others
- You agree to behave consistently with the highest level of integrity
- You strive to question your practices. with high expectations of yourself and others, You strive for a high level of quality and reliability in everything You do.
- You recognize that diversity, varied skills and fresh ideas make a group exponentially better in the pursuit of a common goal
- You know that learning changes minds and lives, so You are committed to learning throughout your professional career and continually achieving the skills required and essential to your success
- You are open to ideas that challenge conventions and stimulate innovation

Join us and you will see that your work will help create renewable energy, impact major industries and boost economies. At ArcelorMittal, we'll help you create your world.

Attractive remuneration with stimulating career prospects in which eminent scientists and engineers evolve in a multicultural environment