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ArcelorMittal

CAPEX Process Engineer

Calvert, AL · On-site

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline * At least 10 years of ...

Worley

Senior Process Engineer - US MMM

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$103K - $133K/yr

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Emerge

Process Engineer (Metal/Metallurgical)

Hampton, VA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

... Process Engineer job in Hampton, VA for our client, a leading global aerospace manufacturer. In this role, you will own the metallurgical and materials characteristics of the investment casting ...

Mesabi Metallics

Process Engineer

MN · On-site

$72K - $121K/yr

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General Motors

Die Casting Process Engineer

Bedford, IN · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Functional knowledge of aluminum chemistry, heat treat, metallurgical processes * Knowledge of process engineering procedures and disciplines such as PFMEA's and Process Control Plans * Demonstrated ...

Forest City Gear

Process Engineer

Roscoe, IL

$60K - $125K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace process engineering, metallurgy, and metal fabrication, with a deep understanding of machining and special processes such as plating and ...

System One

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Austintown, OH · On-site

$78K - $95K/yr

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RFA Engineering

Process Engineer

East Peoria, IL · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

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Metallurgist

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$125K - $150K/yr (+ commission)

The Junior Metallurgical Engineer position will assist with laboratory experiments and tests to evaluate the performance of metallurgical processes, including flotation, leaching, solvent extraction ...

RFA Engineering

Process Engineer

East Peoria, IL · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com ) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our ... Experience with materials, metallurgical processes, mechanical systems, or industrial production ...

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How much do metallurgical process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for metallurgical process engineer in the United States is $94,030.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a metallurgical process engineer do?

A Metallurgical Process Engineer specializes in designing, analyzing, and improving processes used to extract, refine, and fabricate metals and alloys. They work to optimize production efficiency, ensure product quality, and maintain safety and environmental standards in industries such as mining, manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive. Their responsibilities may include developing new metallurgical processes, troubleshooting issues in metal production, and collaborating with other engineers to improve materials performance. Metallurgical Process Engineers play a key role in advancing technology and sustainability in metal-related industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a metallurgical process engineer?

To thrive as a Metallurgical Process Engineer, you need a solid background in metallurgy, materials science, and process engineering, typically supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in metallurgical or materials engineering. Familiarity with metallurgical testing equipment, process simulation software (such as Thermo-Calc or ANSYS), and quality control systems is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you excel in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and optimizing processes. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring product quality, process efficiency, and innovation in metallurgical operations.

What are some common challenges faced by metallurgical process engineers in optimizing production processes?

Metallurgical Process Engineers often encounter challenges such as maintaining product quality while maximizing production efficiency, adapting to new technologies, and troubleshooting unexpected equipment failures. They must balance cost-effectiveness with strict safety and environmental regulations, which can require creative problem-solving and continuous process monitoring. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as quality control, maintenance, and operations, is crucial to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.

What is the difference between Metallurgical Process Engineer vs Materials Engineer?

AspectMetallurgical Process EngineerMaterials Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related field; often certifications in process optimizationBachelor's in Materials Science, Engineering, or related; certifications in materials testing or design
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, metal production facilities, R&D labsResearch labs, manufacturing, product development, quality control
Industry UsageMining, metal refining, alloy production, manufacturingConsumer electronics, aerospace, automotive, biomedical devices

Metallurgical Process Engineers focus on optimizing metal extraction, refining, and processing techniques, primarily working in metal production industries. Materials Engineers have a broader scope, working on developing and testing various materials for different applications. While both roles require a background in materials science, Metallurgical Process Engineers specialize in metals and their processing, whereas Materials Engineers work across a wider range of materials including polymers, ceramics, and composites.

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Infographic showing various Metallurgical Process Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,030 per year, or $45.2 per hour.

CAPEX Process Engineer

Calvert, AL • On-site

ArcelorMittal
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and support for process technology, metallurgical systems, and production equipment activities.

  • Ensure successful integration, commissioning, and performance of EAF and caster technologies to achieve safe, reliable, and efficient production.

  • Coordinate with engineering, construction, maintenance, operations, and technology suppliers to support process performance and equipment capability.

ArcelorMittal rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Requisition ID: 32366
ArcelorMittal Calvert uses the most innovative technology to create the steel that tomorrow's world will be made of. As part of a global organization, 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. Our strength comes from having a rich tapestry of high-performance, multi-cultural teams, each of them working together effectively to achieve the same organizational goals. ArcelorMittal Calvert promotes an innovative, diverse team experience, while supporting our team members in advancing their careers.
Located in Calvert, 35 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, our state-of-the-art steel processing facility has the capacity to process 5.3 million tons of high-value steel grades in the North America market. We are constantly striving to work safer and smarter, and to make our products stronger, lighter, and more sustainable so we can meet the ever-changing needs of our customers, our communities, and the wider world.
Health and Safety is our most important core value. We are convinced a strong health and safety performance leads to improved operational performance. Our focus on this value not only keeps people safe, but leads to a healthier, more sustainable business. We are pleased to share ArcelorMittal Calvert's recent site safety achievements:
  • Our facility maintains ISO 45001 certification, demonstrating our commitment to meeting the highest standards in occupational health and safety management.
  • In 2024, we achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate 75% lower than the industry average for steel manufacturing.
  • We celebrated a significant milestone in 2024, reaching 8 million hours worked without a lost-time incident.

ArcelorMittal Calvert recently expanded with the addition of a brand-new, cutting-edge Steelmaking facility in Calvert, AL. We invite you to apply to join us and become a part of forging the future of steel in Alabama for generations to come.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership and support dedicated to process technology, metallurgical systems, and production equipment activities to effectively support ArcelorMittal Calvert's business objectives. The Process Engineer (Process, Metallurgical & Technology Equipment Specialist) will ensure successful integration, commissioning, and performance of EAF/Caster technologies to achieve safe, reliable, and efficient production performance.
THE BASICS
  • Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • At least 10 years of experience in steelmaking, continuous casting, process engineering, metallurgical technology,
  • Experience working on large-scale steel industry capital projects from concept through commissioning, startup, and performance guarantee
  • Strong understanding of EAF and continuous casting processes and technology
  • Experience with process equipment, metallurgical systems, and production equipment in a heavy industrial environment
  • Experience working with OEMs, engineering firms, contractors, operations, and maintenance organizations
  • Strong understanding of process flow, operating parameters, equipment functionality, product requirements, and process performance requirements
  • Experience evaluating equipment capability against existing plant conditions and required product mix
  • Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to read and interpret process flow diagrams, P&IDs, equipment layouts, process descriptions, technical specifications, and engineering drawings
  • Experience coordinating engineering, construction, maintenance, operations, technology suppliers, and project teams

THE EXTRAS
  • Extensive experience with EAF and continuous casting technology
  • Experience with EAF process optimization, furnace operation, power input, oxygen/carbon injection, slag practices, electrode systems, and productivity improvement
  • Experience with continuous casting technology, including mold, secondary cooling, oscillation, withdrawal, straightening, cutting, and strand handling systems
  • Experience with metallurgical process control, steel temperature, chemistry, quality, and process consistency
  • Knowledge of EAF process technology, slag management, refining practices, alloying, injection systems, and energy optimization
  • Knowledge of caster process technology, mold metallurgy, solidification, secondary cooling, breakout prevention, and casting quality
  • Experience with equipment such as EAFs, ladle furnaces, ladle handling systems, tundish systems, casting machines, mold systems, oscillators, withdrawal units, straighteners, torch cutting systems, and strand handling equipment
  • Experience with FES and associated material handling, process, and auxiliary systems
  • Experience with process gas, oxygen, natural gas, carbon injection, alloying, cooling water, hydraulic, lubrication, and other process support systems
  • Knowledge of process modeling, mass and energy balances, production modeling, and process simulation
  • Experience with metallurgical and process data collection, analysis, trending, and optimization
  • Experience developing equipment specifications, process design criteria, equipment performance requirements, and technical bid packages
  • Experience evaluating OEM technical proposals and conducting technical bid evaluations
  • Experience leading Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and performance guarantee testing
  • Experience developing and executing performance guarantee test protocols and validating OEM contractual performance commitments
  • Experience with equipment reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle optimization
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and structured problem-solving tools
  • Knowledge of applicable industry standards, company engineering standards, and metallurgical/process safety requirements

TRAITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL
  • Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with engineering, process technology, construction, operations, maintenance, OEMs, contractors, and other stakeholders to meet shared objectives
  • Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, metallurgical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Takes ownership of process and equipment issues and drives them to resolution
  • Communicates effectively across multiple departments, disciplines, and levels of the organization
  • Ability to translate process requirements, existing plant conditions, and product mix requirements into practical equipment and engineering solutions
  • Ability to challenge OEM assumptions and proposed solutions when they do not adequately address company process conditions or product requirements
  • Ability to adapt, reprioritize, and respond effectively as project and mill needs require
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, quality, production, schedule, cost, and equipment reliability
  • Maintains a hands-on approach and provides effective technical leadership in the field
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of the relationship between process parameters, equipment performance, steel quality, productivity, yield, and operating cost
  • Uses data and technical analysis to identify opportunities for process and equipment improvement
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic and high degree of professionalism

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
  • Provide process, metallurgical, and technology equipment leadership for the Complex II EAF/Caster Project, including EAF, Caster, FES, Water Systems, and associated auxiliaries.
  • Lead process and technology activities from concept/FEED through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, performance guarantee testing, startup, and production ramp-up.
  • Define process requirements, operating philosophies, design criteria, equipment specifications, performance requirements, and technical standards.
  • Ensure OEM equipment and technology are aligned with existing process conditions, operating practices, raw materials, utilities, required product mix, production targets, and quality requirements.
  • Validate OEM designs and equipment capabilities against actual plant conditions, future production requirements, product grades, and operating scenarios; identify and resolve gaps.
  • Serve as the technical liaison between process technology, engineering, project management, construction, operations, maintenance, OEMs, and contractors.
  • Lead or support technical evaluation, selection, and procurement of EAF, caster, FES, metallurgical, process, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Review OEM proposals, designs, calculations, process philosophies, equipment specifications, technical documentation, and performance commitments.
  • Coordinate process and technology requirements with mechanical, piping, electrical, automation, instrumentation, civil, structural, refractory, and other disciplines.
  • Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability, operability, maintainability, and process risk assessments.
  • Provide technical leadership for EAF and caster process technology, including furnace operation, injection systems, slag practices, material additions, mold systems, secondary cooling, withdrawal, straightening, cutting, and strand handling.
  • Establish and validate critical process parameters, operating windows, equipment capabilities, production targets, and process control requirements.
  • Coordinate integration of process technology with Level 1/Level 2 automation, instrumentation, data acquisition, and production systems.
  • Lead commissioning and startup of assigned process and technology equipment, coordinating OEMs, engineering, contractors, operations, and maintenance.
  • Develop and execute commissioning plans, readiness requirements, functional testing, process trials, startup activities, and production ramp-up.
  • Lead the development and execution of Performance Guarantee Test Plans, including test criteria, conditions, measurement methods, data requirements, and acceptance thresholds.
  • Ensure performance guarantee testing reflects agreed-upon company process conditions and product mix, and validate OEM performance against contractual and technical requirements.
  • Lead performance data collection and analysis and coordinate corrective actions, retesting, and resolution of performance gaps with OEMs and engineering teams.
  • Verify OEM equipment achieves required capacity, productivity, yield, quality, energy performance, reliability, availability, and other contractual guarantees, as applicable.
  • Provide technical recommendations for final equipment acceptance and support project turnover, ensuring commissioning, performance, operating, and as-built documentation is complete.
  • Analyze process and metallurgical data to identify constraints, equipment limitations, quality issues, and opportunities to improve yield, productivity, energy consumption, quality, casting speed, reliability, and operating cost.
  • Support production ramp-up, stabilization, process optimization, and continuous improvement following commissioning.
  • Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to operations, maintenance, process control, and engineering personnel.
  • Coordinate OEM and contractor activities during installation, commissioning, startup, and performance testing, ensuring safe and effective execution.
  • Provide technical updates to management, support project schedules and execution strategies, and participate in walkdowns, inspections, punch-list activities, and equipment acceptance.
  • Demonstrate the company values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability
  • Fulfill the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
  • Fulfill the responsibilities required to achieve the Quality Commitment
  • Demonstrate commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect
  • Ensure working knowledge of competencies as defined in ISO 14001 (current version), IATF 16949 (current version), and ISO 17025 (current version)

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT
  • Office, construction, and industrial/mill environment
  • Frequent field presence within the Complex II EAF/Caster project area
  • Steelmaking, Caster, FES, Water Systems, and associated auxiliary areas
  • Gulf Coast region in Calvert, AL
  • Monday through Friday, with extended hours as required during periods of peak workload, construction, commissioning, and startup

Please note: The Job Profile is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
BENEFITS TO MAKE YOUR WORLD BETTER
ArcelorMittal Calvert focuses on hiring the best candidates, so we strive to provide the best benefits and perks to make your world easier.
Health & Wellness - You can choose between a high-deductible health insurance plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a traditional PPO plan with a Flex Spending Account (FSA) option. We provide excellent dental and vision coverage and an employee assistance program (EAP).
Financial Protection - We provide life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, AD&D insurance, and 401k with an employer match of 6%.
Compensation - We offer competitive pay with quarterly bonuses as well as a comprehensive relocation package.
Workplace Flexibility - Paid vacation, starting at 13 days per year, increasing with tenure. Additionally, we provide 10 paid holidays, bereavement leave, and parental leave. ArcelorMittal Calvert believes in a positive work-life balance and offers hybrid work oppor

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