R&D Engineer
Aurubis, Augusta, GA, United States
Overview
Aurubis - metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!
As the on-site R&D Engineer at Aurubis Richmond, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional R&D team working closely with R&D Corporate and Production, Supply Chain, Commissioning, Maintenance, and Analytical teams in Richmond and other locations. Your role involves developing and designing new processes while enhancing existing ones. By exploring metallurgical and mathematical models, you will identify significant improvements in production processes spanning commercial, energy, and other domains. Your responsibilities include engineering research, process modeling, simulation, data collection, sample testing, writing research reports for strategic initiatives and decision-making, and assisting in other projects as assigned.
Responsibilities
Own and contribute to engineering research and process development in metallurgical contexts.
Perform process modeling, simulation, data collection, and sample testing.
Write research reports to support strategic initiatives and decision-making; assist in related projects as assigned.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D Corporate, Production, Supply Chain, Commissioning, Maintenance, Analytical) across Richmond and other locations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering or a relevant field.
MS or PhD is a plus.
Knowledge and Skills
Extractive metallurgy and primary and secondary metal production
Pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and electrometallurgical processes
Process flow diagrams and phase diagrams
Analytical equipment and materials characterization
Physical metallurgy and mechanics of materials
Mass and heat balances and metallurgical process simulations (using HSC, METSIM, Aspen, etc.)
Metallurgical thermodynamics and Factsage, Thermo-Clac, etc.
Mathematical modeling and optimization using AIMMS, MATLAB, Python, C++, or comparable languages
Environmental and occupational health and safety compliance
Personal Attributes
Strong work ethic and integrity
Passion for research and continuous learning
Creative problem solver with an analytical mindset
Self-motivated and proactive
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and meets tight deadlines
Effective verbal and written communicator
Open to constructive feedback
Willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment
Willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat conditions
Ability to perform prolonged walking, standing, bending; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
Ability to travel within facility and externally as required
Must wear all required PPE in protected areas
Required to reach and grasp with hands and arms; vision requirements as specified
Willing to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested
Your Tasks
Ensure compliance with Aurubis environmental, health, and safety standards; perform risk assessments and prepare operating instructions
Develop a working understanding of non-ferrous metallurgy and serve as a metallurgy subject matter expert
Develop process flow diagrams for existing and new metallurgical and chemical processes
Develop, analyze, and optimize mass and heat balances
Calculate phase diagrams, chemical equilibrium, and thermodynamic properties of materials under various conditions
Perform mathematical modeling for process development and continuous improvement
Plan, control, execute, and evaluate experiments and computer simulations
Characterize materials using analytical equipment and interpret data for process-structure–property relationships
Apply mechanics of materials to assess performance and degradation in metallurgical processes
Collect and analyze data; prepare presentations and technical reports
Collaborate with production, commissioning, maintenance, analytical, and other internal teams; partner with external institutions and suppliers for development and optimization
Prepare work instructions, user manuals, and technical training materials
Draft patent applications, funding proposals, research proposals, and technical articles
Support procurement by preparing and reviewing technical specifications of plant equipment and processes
Perform other duties as assigned
We Offer
401(k) with matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
What does Aurubis stand for?
Aurubis stands for diversity and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are made irrespective of national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other legally protected characteristic.
Interested?
R&D Engineer — Augusta (Richmond County) — Permanent — Full-time
Apply now
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Aurubis - metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!
As the on-site R&D Engineer at Aurubis Richmond, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional R&D team working closely with R&D Corporate and Production, Supply Chain, Commissioning, Maintenance, and Analytical teams in Richmond and other locations. Your role involves developing and designing new processes while enhancing existing ones. By exploring metallurgical and mathematical models, you will identify significant improvements in production processes spanning commercial, energy, and other domains. Your responsibilities include engineering research, process modeling, simulation, data collection, sample testing, writing research reports for strategic initiatives and decision-making, and assisting in other projects as assigned.
Responsibilities
Own and contribute to engineering research and process development in metallurgical contexts.
Perform process modeling, simulation, data collection, and sample testing.
Write research reports to support strategic initiatives and decision-making; assist in related projects as assigned.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D Corporate, Production, Supply Chain, Commissioning, Maintenance, Analytical) across Richmond and other locations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering or a relevant field.
MS or PhD is a plus.
Knowledge and Skills
Extractive metallurgy and primary and secondary metal production
Pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and electrometallurgical processes
Process flow diagrams and phase diagrams
Analytical equipment and materials characterization
Physical metallurgy and mechanics of materials
Mass and heat balances and metallurgical process simulations (using HSC, METSIM, Aspen, etc.)
Metallurgical thermodynamics and Factsage, Thermo-Clac, etc.
Mathematical modeling and optimization using AIMMS, MATLAB, Python, C++, or comparable languages
Environmental and occupational health and safety compliance
Personal Attributes
Strong work ethic and integrity
Passion for research and continuous learning
Creative problem solver with an analytical mindset
Self-motivated and proactive
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and meets tight deadlines
Effective verbal and written communicator
Open to constructive feedback
Willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment
Willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat conditions
Ability to perform prolonged walking, standing, bending; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
Ability to travel within facility and externally as required
Must wear all required PPE in protected areas
Required to reach and grasp with hands and arms; vision requirements as specified
Willing to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested
Your Tasks
Ensure compliance with Aurubis environmental, health, and safety standards; perform risk assessments and prepare operating instructions
Develop a working understanding of non-ferrous metallurgy and serve as a metallurgy subject matter expert
Develop process flow diagrams for existing and new metallurgical and chemical processes
Develop, analyze, and optimize mass and heat balances
Calculate phase diagrams, chemical equilibrium, and thermodynamic properties of materials under various conditions
Perform mathematical modeling for process development and continuous improvement
Plan, control, execute, and evaluate experiments and computer simulations
Characterize materials using analytical equipment and interpret data for process-structure–property relationships
Apply mechanics of materials to assess performance and degradation in metallurgical processes
Collect and analyze data; prepare presentations and technical reports
Collaborate with production, commissioning, maintenance, analytical, and other internal teams; partner with external institutions and suppliers for development and optimization
Prepare work instructions, user manuals, and technical training materials
Draft patent applications, funding proposals, research proposals, and technical articles
Support procurement by preparing and reviewing technical specifications of plant equipment and processes
Perform other duties as assigned
We Offer
401(k) with matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
What does Aurubis stand for?
Aurubis stands for diversity and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are made irrespective of national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other legally protected characteristic.
Interested?
R&D Engineer — Augusta (Richmond County) — Permanent — Full-time
Apply now
#J-18808-Ljbffr