Description
Summary
The Research Engineer will contribute to driving RD initiatives within a dynamic industrial setting focusing on the development of new products services and basic knowledge of steel casting fluxes (mold powder for continuous casting of steel) and raw materials. The role encompasses applications in continuous casting of steel. This position bridges laboratory research and plant operations emphasizing sustainable solutions process efficiencies and delivering highquality results for industrial clients worldwide.
Responsibilities
1.Project Management:
* Define research programs aligned with new product and service objectives.
* Organize and execute laboratoryscale RD projects.
* Performs tasks/projects and takes the responsibility for assuring quality cost effectiveness timeliness for those projects
* Develop materials and processes while supporting related projects.
* Maintain regular reporting on project progress and outcomes.
* Supervise customer sle preparation and optimize products based on feedback.
* Monitor technical advancements in the market including patents and scientific publications.
* Consolidate fundamental knowledge on steel casting fluxesand associated raw materials.
2.Laboratory Research and Data Management:
* Plan research activities including experiments characterization and analytics
* Manage process analyze and document data from lab activities.
* Maximize data collection value from RD production and quality assurance.
* Develop project reviews technical reports and presentations with clarity and precision.
* Document knowledge and findings in technical memos and share them with stakeholders.
* Utilize project management tools (e.g. Vantage) for deliverables and resource planning.
* Organize stagegate meetings and prioritize multiple projects.
3.External Collaboration and Scientific Contributions:
* Prepare papers proposals and presentations for conferences congresses and seminars.
* Build external collaborations and networks to share and extend expertise.
* Address intellectual property topics support evaluations and assist in patent filings.
Requirements
1. PhD or Masters degree in Materials Science Metallurgy Mineralogy or a related engineering fieldwith a focus on casting fluxes (mold powder) and/or glass chemistry and/or interaction between slag and liquid steel
2. 23 years of experience in RD project management or product development preferred in/for a steel plant
3. Comprehensive knowledge of continuous steel casting processes mineralogy ceramic raw materials for casting fluxes and their melting/solidification mechanism at high temperature applications
4. Proficient in thermodynamics reaction kinetics an