Research Engineer in sheet metal forming process, scientific computing (FEA) and digital techno[...]

Research Engineer in sheet metal forming process, scientific computing (FEA) and digital technologies

ArcelorMittal Long Carbon LATAM invites applications for this role. This position is located in ArcelorMittal Long Carbon LATAM .

Job Description

ArcelorMittal is the world’s largest steel producer. We use the most innovative technologies to create the steels tomorrow’s world will be made of. Over 125,000 employees worldwide work daily to push the boundaries of digitalization and advanced technology, creating a stronger, faster, and smarter world. The Global R&D team at Maizières Products centre develops new steel grades, coatings, and associated processes to support automotive and packaging markets globally.

Your Role

As a research engineer, you will steer R&D projects and coordinate teams with internal or external partners in the qualification of new steel products (including decarbonized steels), develop steel solutions, and design prototyping for packaging applications. You will work across forming, coatings, corrosion, and metallurgy, providing wide autonomy for technical actions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of R&D support for new product development requiring formability assessment and in-use property validation.
• Lead the qualification phase (formability and usage properties assessment) of new product ranges for packaging, preparing technical files before go‑decision for shipment.
• Steer implementation of tailored experimental testing and characterization methodologies for packaging applications on time.
• Develop new steel solutions in close collaboration with customers and external partners.
• Provide technical support to customers for continuous performance improvement and cost‑effectiveness, co‑engineering initiatives, or long‑term collaborations.
• Implement sophisticated numerical tools to strengthen understanding of the relationship between mechanical properties, formability, and in‑use properties of steel containers.
• Implement innovative forming processes in breakthrough with existing ones to promote ArcelorMittal steel product ranges.

Qualifications

• PhD in a scientific field related to mechanical engineering or a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related fields.
• Significant experience in related fields or research training in industrial environments.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Ability to analyze complex processes, integrate external knowledge, and propose practical solutions.
• Capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously with flexibility and adaptability.
• Skills in establishing relational networks for project management and teamwork.
• Rigor, dynamism, analytical and synthesis skills, expertise, and curiosity.

ArcelorMittal Global R&D Values

• Compliance with health and safety rules.
• Respectful, transparent, honest, and empathetic relationships; honoring commitments.
• Consistent high integrity and high expectations of quality and reliability.
• Value of diversity, varied skills, and fresh ideas for common goals.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Open to ideas that challenge conventions and stimulate innovation.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration, stimulating career prospects, and the chance to evolve in a multicultural environment as a leading scientist and engineer.

About Us

ArcelorMittal is a global leader in the steel and mining industry with 154,000 employees, operations in 60 countries, and steel production facilities in 16 countries. In 2022, the company achieved $79.8 billion revenue and produced 59 million tonnes of crude steel while mining 45.3 million tonnes of iron ore. Our goal is to build a better world with smarter steels that consume less energy, emit less carbon, reduce costs, and are cleaner, stronger, and reusable.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

Mining