Research Engineer - Process Technologies and Digitalization

Overview

ArcelorMittal Global R&D – East Chicago Center is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Steelmaking Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is central to advancing our steelmaking R&D capabilities, particularly in developing innovative processing practices and supporting the industrial production of the next generation of electrical steel and specialty steels.

The position focuses on the efficiency improvement of Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF) and the enhancement of steel cleanliness, inclusion engineering, castability, and product quality. A major emphasis will be placed on secondary refining process development, leveraging both fundamental metallurgical principles and applied R&D tools. This is a strategic role within ArcelorMittal's global R&D network, designed to support NAFTA and global operations in producing cleaner, higher-performance steels.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will lead and contribute to projects focused on application of new technologies in the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) and secondary metallurgy process optimization, slag chemistry, inclusion engineering, and steel cleanliness improvement.
• Conduct applied and fundamental research in primary and secondary metallurgy to understand steel / slag interactions, inclusion formation, and their effects on product quality.
• Develop emerging processes / product technologies relevant to primary / secondary processes for advanced steel grades, including electrical steels.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze steel and slag samples, and interpret results using data analytics and digitalization tools.
• Participate in root cause analyses of process or quality issues and help develop practical solutions for industrial implementation.
• Lead the implementation, execution, and tracking of value creation for projects.
• Generate and present intermediate and final technical reports relating to research and projects.
• Organize training sessions on the theory of steelmaking for Plant Staff.

Experience Requirements

Education Requirements

What we'll offer

We offer competitive salary, bonus, paid vacation, 401k employer match, health insurance, prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, etc.

Call to action

Join us and you'll see your work help create renewable energy, impact major industries and boost economies. At ArcelorMittal North America we'll help you make your world.

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