Researcher - Product Innovation, Global R&d

Requisition ID: 29688 Do you want to work at one of **Canada’s Top 100 Employers?** We’re looking for people who are driven by excellence to work with innovative technology to create the material tomorrow’s world will be made of. At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we play a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable steel products - from cans to cars. We are at the forefront of the steel industry with a plan to change the way we make steel to significantly reduce GHG emissions in the short term, while reaching net zero before 2050. Ours will be the first integrated steelmaking site in the world to make this transformation and it will happen by 2028. Our global company is leading the world with significant decarbonization projects in North America and Europe and our site is key to this plan. ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Hamilton's largest private sector employer with more than 4,500 employees, shipping 4.5 million net tons of high quality flat carbon steel annually. Our iconic tagline "Our Product is Steel. Our Strength is People." is a true expression of our belief that our people are our competitive advantage. **ArcelorMittal Dofasco** **Global Research and Development Department** **Researcher - Product Innovation** **(Permanent Position)** **Primary Function** **Duties and Responsibilities**: - Run R&D projects, developing or transferring new advanced products to AMD (with a focus on AHSS Automotive grades), ensuring that developments are done in a timely manner, while considering the capabilities of AMD equipment. - Assist in the assessment of AMD equipment capabilities for future AHSS grades. - Conduct lab scale development work to design the chemistry and processing conditions for new AHSS products. - Conduct plant trials and analyze the trial results as a member of cross-functional product development team. - Analyze production data and provide solutions to improve the properties of current products and manufacturability of AHSS grades. - Evaluate mechanical properties and microstructures of the products (tensile test, bend test, hole expansion test, optical microscope, SEM, XRD, etc.). - Communicate project results in reports, presentations and publications. - Interact with plant personnel as well as members of ArcelorMittal Global R&D. **Qualifications**: - A university degree (Ph.D. or Master’s degree preferred) in Materials Science and Engineering or Metallurgy. - 5+ years of working experience in development of steel products is considered an asset. - Solid knowledge in the following areas: - physical metallurgy, heat treatment and material characterization of steels - mechanical behavior of steels - statistics (design of experiments, data analysis and model formulation) - manipulation and analysis of data - Hands on experience in material characterization and result interpretation. - Medium to advanced command on computer standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with SQL, PowerApps, Python, PowerBI an asset. - Ability to work as a team member on cross-functional projects. - Ability to work under minimum supervision. - Must have interpersonal skills with strong oral, presentation and written communication skills. **Total Rewards at ArcelorMittal Dofasco** - We provide employees with a market competitive total compensation package. Our promise is to provide superior pay for superior performance, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness, pension, vacation and related programs. - Competitive hourly rates and shift premium - On your first day you will immediately be eligible for: - **Bonus paid twice a year** based on Company performance on key goals. Your bonus target will be 10% of base salary earnings. - Company paid **Defined Contribution Pension Plan**. No employee contribution required. With employer contributions between 5 and 10%. - Competitive vacation allowances - **Group Benefits** with no health and dental premiums. - For health and dental claims you only pay amounts above the maximums the plan pays. - Life insurance premiums are shared with the company. After two years of permanent company service you will participate in our **Profit Sharing**, where all permanent employees share equally in allocation of profits. **Other immediate benefits include**: - Competitive vacation entitlements - PPE and workwear provided at no cost (if required) - Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs - Free access to three onsite fitness centers and our 70-acre recreation park with multiple arenas, fields and organized sports for you and your family