Research Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Research Engineer at our Research and Innovation Center in Middletown, Ohio. The Research Engineer is responsible for Research Investigations of returned customer and plant samples to determine root cause of issue [failure analysis, steel making defects, stamping challenges, coating quality etc.], making recommendations for mitigating root cause, and metallurgical product improvement to make the highest quality steel. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in analytical characterization of metals (steel, or other metals), be self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with complex challenges.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Work closely within multifunctional teams to drive results and improve quality metrics
• Possess the ability to work effectively within a team environment, utilizing clear and effective communication skills
• Utilize metallurgical expertise to support failure analysis, root cause analysis, and make recommendations for process optimization, defect reduction, problem solving, and develop knowledge of customer operations and markets
• Provide technical support for internal and external customer issues
• Aids analysis of any major quality issues
• Assist in the development of corrective actions
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent working experience
• Working knowledge of metallurgical principles and steel defect origins
• Knowledge of materials characterization, including Metallography, Electron Microscopy, and Chemical Analyses.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint etc.)
• Capability to provide technical solutions and for internal and external customers by understanding manufacturing and product capability
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science
• Working knowledge of either steelmaking, hot rolling, cold rolling or plate operations
• Demonstrated success in defining and resolving problems
• Strong analytical skills
• Three (3) years previous experience in Industrial Research or related environment

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.