CFD Modeler - Alcoa USA Group

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help us fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the Role:

Alcoa Technical Center (ATC) is the flagship light metal research center of Alcoa situated in New Kensington; PA. ATC focuses on the development of breakthrough technologies in the field of aluminum. ATC has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist to further enrich their career in the field of modeling to help assist in the development and commercialization of technologies currently in development which will revolutionize the aluminum industry for a more sustainable and cleaner future.

• Solving technically ambitious problems involving physics associated with aluminum industry

• Perform modeling and follow known methodologies while validating models based on proposed experiments to help scale up processes.

• Ability to perform significant data analysis from experimental data to develop and validate computational models.

• Interact and assist lab and pilot scale operations in the development of breakthrough technologies for Alcoa

• Coordinate work with CAD designers in the iterative engineering process to find the efficient design as quickly as possible

• Write technical reports and present findings of the modeling work to the broader team

• Collaborate and make key decisions during technology development

• Use knowledge to navigate through data and technology challenges

What you can bring to this role:

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people & lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

• PhD or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

• 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience in multi-physics simulations, including computational fluid dynamics (fluid flow, multiphase flow, mass transport), heat transfer, electrical, electrochemical, structural, and combinations of these such as thermal electric, thermal mechanical, magnetohydrodynamics, etc.

• Experience with Comsol (preferred), Ansys Fluent, or equivalent

• Excellent communication, presentation, and time leadership skills

• Hands on experience with understanding and interpreting results from lab to pilot scale experiments.

• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and self-motivation.

What’s on offer:

• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plans​;

• 15 days’ vacation and one flexible holiday of your choice​;

• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HAS; 

• Paid annual volunteer hours; 

• Career development opportunities to pursue your passions; and

• Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities

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About the Location

Alcoa’s U.S. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters (ACC), Alcoa's Technology Center (ATC),  four smelters, hydroelectric power and a calcined coke plant. While some roles are based on-site, Alcoa also offers a flexible working model for certain positions. Come learn what’s possible for you!

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.   

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.  

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.  

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.