Metallurgy Process Engineer Jobs in Albany, OR (NOW HIRING)

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ATI is currently looking for a Research and Development Metallurgist (or Melt Engineer) at our Millersburg, Oregon location. We're looking for someone highly motivated with a proactive mindset, has the ability to manage multiple priorities and commitments to delivering high quality, data driven results in a manufacturing environment. The Engineer takes initiative in solving complex problems and enthusiastically tackles challenges including highly uncertain situations. You will work independently as well as alongside the R&D team, operations, maintenance, and customers. In the role you'll make unique products that will end up in space, medical devices and high-performance applications. The markets we serve are just as exciting as the engineering challenges we solve and you actual get to see your work make a real impact in the world. You'll get to work in a flexible environment to meet the needs of high consequence applications; the role requires adapting to the unknown and developing solutions on the fly as problems come up and customers ask for new things. Lots of opportunity for growth into new processes and through exposure to a wide range of customers and stakeholders. This is an onsite position typically working Monday-Friday 7 AM to 4 PM.
Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, formulate, and execute R&D scale melts.
• Make strong decisions - the process is completely run by the Metallurgical Engineer and one operator.
• Drive business development and customer service. Be responsive to customer requests (both internal and external) for material including new and novel alloys and find a way to say yes.
• Support R&D management in evaluating requests, determining feasibility, and assessing whether a strong business case exists.
• Drive capability developments. This includes establishing new processes that meet customer needs for downstream processing of R&D melts. Responsibility for process improvements; CI with focus on throughput speed and RFT as well as transformational changes to capability.

• Lead and support raw ingredient procurement and inventory management.
• Support ongoing and new R&D projects through melting material and leading internal pilot scale work.

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, engineering, or related technical field.
• In lieu of a metallurgical degree, candidate should have at least 4 years experience in metallurgy / metals manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience working in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Knowledge of melting processes (PAM, EB, ESR, VAR, small arc button melting).
• Knowledge or experience in refractory metallurgy.
• Project Management Training or demonstrated skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Python or other coding experience
• Controls experience, especially PLC and real-time process controls

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.
Due to the nature of its operations, including certain federal government contracts, ATI Specialty Alloys & Components must track -- and in some cases limit employment opportunity based on -- citizenship or immigration status.
ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
Total Rewards
ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:

• A top 401K plan, including company match
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 days of paid vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays
• Performance bonus
• Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance

Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee & may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Salary Range: $65,000 to $97,000/annually +