Researcher - Product Innovation, Global R&D

Requisition ID: 32464 Note: This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy. At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we’re more than makers of steel. We’re nation builders. Our products help move, feed, build and protect Canada, from coast to coast to coast, today and into the future. Across our site, the Health and Safety of our employees, contractors, and visitors is our highest priority. We are committed to maintaining a safe work environment through strong leadership, clear expectations, and continuous improvement, with all team members expected to actively identify hazards and take action to prevent harm. Joining ArcelorMittal Dofasco means supporting a zero-injury mindset and committing to ensuring everyone returns home safely each day. 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 our vehicles to our power, and our food to our highways, steel is critical to the lives, prosperity and safety of Canadians. ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Hamilton's largest private sector employer. 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 Job Posting Global Research and Development Researcher - Product Innovation (Permanent Position) The ArcelorMittal Dofasco research lab has a staff of ~80 people and a wide range of analytical and process simulation equipment. The Dofasco lab is part of a larger Global R&D organization with ~1300 researchers in 14 labs across Europe and the Americas. The Hamilton R&D lab provides technical leadership in process improvement and new product development that supports both the Hamilton plant and broader global applications. At Global R&D, our culture is built on six core values: Health & Safety, Trust, Integrity, Diversity & Teamwork, Knowledge, Excellence, and Creativity & Innovation. These values guide how we collaborate, learn, innovate, and deliver exceptional results for our customers and stakeholders Primary Function The successful candidate will have a strong background in physical metallurgy and materials characterization, complemented by knowledge in digital technologies. This role involves leading multi-year new product development projects, providing technical support for product design optimization, and contributing to digital transformation initiatives. Source of Supervision Programme Leader – Product Development Key Responsibilities Awareness and understanding of the importance of safety procedures and requirements. Comply with all safety rules in the plant and in the laboratories including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Manage and run R&D projects, developing or transferring new products to ArcelorMittal (AM) plants, ensuring that developments are completed on schedule, while considering the manufacturability challenges. Assist in the assessment of plant equipment capabilities for future grades. Conduct digital and lab scale development work to design the chemistry and processing conditions for new 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 and manufacturability of current products. Evaluate and analyze mechanical properties and microstructures of the products (tensile test, bend test, hole expansion test, optical microscope, SEM, XRD, etc.). Communicate project results through comprehensive reports, presentations, and publications. Interact with plant personnel as well as members of ArcelorMittal Global R&D. Keep abreast of up-to-date knowledge on…

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