Research Engineer

Everything would be very different without ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company. Buildings. Vehicles. Home appliances. Technology products. All of them are made of our steel. And our steel is made by you. Working to the highest standards and putting safety first, you can join us to create the steel that tomorrow’s world will be made of.         

We are seeking leaders to help us transform the future of steel, who want to impact the world with innovative ideas, boldness and creativity.

For us, people who think differently generate innovative solutions and more creative responses to challenges. Therefore, we value diversity as a source of new perspectives for business and promote an inclusive work environment, in which everyone has the same opportunities for human and professional development.

And naturally you expect a fair salary, paid holidays and other benefits. And of course, you are looking for job satisfaction. What else is there? At ArcelorMittal North America the answer is there is a lot more. 

Join our team.

ArcelorMittal Global R&D East Chicago Center is seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer to be part of the ArcelorMittal Electrical Steel applications team. In this position, the Engineer will work with customers as a part of a dedicated non-oriented electrical steel product promotion team. This team will comprise commercial and global product experts. Interaction with global product development and plant teams is also essential. The individual must have high efficiency motor design knowledge and its relation to NOES product and downstream process characteristics. Deep understanding of electromagnetism, electromagnetic materials, and it’s influence on motor design and performance is needed to be successful in this role. This position will report to Global R&D – product portfolio team but will be based out of our Southfield, MI office.

Job Description:
The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background and be well-versed in electrical motor design and regularly interact with targeted customers to identify the right applications for the products under development or provide guidance to the R&D product development team on the new products to be developed to meet current and future customer demands of non-oriented electrical steels. Superior communication and interpersonal skills are required as is the ability to work cross-functionally with other areas of the organization including East Chicago Product Development team, Operations, Quality, Commercial, and Global R&D. Knowledge and application of advanced data analysis techniques including AI is desirable. Close collaboration on electrical steels processing with ArcelorMittal’s sister research laboratories is required the candidate will report to ArcelorMittal’s Global R&D product portfolio team and will be located at our office  in Southfield, MI. Travel both domestic and international up to 40% of the time is also a requirement.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
•  Understand, follow and comply with all safety requirements.
•  Promote the right NOES product for the right motor application.
•  Establish ArcelorMittal brand value.
•  Be the voice of the customer to ArcelorMittal and voice of ArcelorMittal to the customer.
•  Closely monitor competitive threats.
•  Be the ArcelorMittal representative at the standards committee to establish new standards.
•  Create, plan, and execute R&D projects observing timelines, budgets, and company safety rules.

Experience Requirements:
Minimum/Basic Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
•    Understanding the design of different motors and how they are influenced by NOES product design is a must
•    Good understanding of electromagnetism and electromagnetic theory
•    Strong strategic thinking capabilities aided by artificial intelligence techniques.
•    Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
•    Excellent communication and teamwork.
•    Ability to work in a dedicated team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
•    Flexibility to travel at least 40% of the time

Preferred Requirements:
•    MS Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
•    Good projects management skills.
•    Ability to create and deliver excellent presentations is a must 
•    Excellent knowledge of electromagnetic theory and modeling
•    Proficient in planning and managing projects.

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.