Metallurgy Scientist

Ref 2588754 | Date: 2 Nov 2026

Novelis Switzerland SA

Novelis is driven by the desire to shape a sustainable world together.

As a global leader in innovative products and services and the world's largest recycler of aluminium, we work in partnership with customers in the automotive, aerospace, can, and specialty sectors to provide solutions that enhance the benefits of lightweight aluminium.

We have a coordinated network of technically sophisticated rolling and recycling operations across 29 sites in 9 countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, with 12,750 employees worldwide. The headquarters is located in Atlanta, USA.

Our customers include some of the most important and well-known brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Airbus, Boeing, Nespresso, Samsung, and others. Furthermore, Novelis is at the forefront of the industry thanks to its sustainability and recycling efforts.

Participate in our mission to create a sustainable world and start working as soon as possible at our site in Sierre, Switzerland.

Metallurgy Scientist (m/f/d)

Our research and technology center located in Sierre, in the canton of Valais (Switzerland), is looking for a metallurgist with skills in the development of automotive alloys (5xxx and 6xxx series) as well as in fundamental research. You will participate in the development of future generations of aluminium products for the automotive industry and in the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes deployed within the global network of Novelis plants.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead strategic development projects for new rolled aluminium products for the automotive sector, focusing on mechanical strength, crash performance, formability, and alloy durability.
• Work in close collaboration with process, development, and commercial teams to define high-value-added products that meet market needs.
• Establish collaborations with universities and international consortiums to accelerate innovation and the development of sustainable solutions.
• Provide technical expertise across the entire aluminium production chain, particularly in the areas of hot rolling, cold rolling, and finishing, to support production activities.

How to convince us:

• Master's or PhD in materials science, metallurgy, or a related field; relevant professional experience is an asset.

Strong expertise in metallurgy and material characterization.

• Experience in the field of aluminium and its manufacturing processes; experience in the automotive sector is an asset.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Dynamic, flexible, and innovative team spirit, capable of learning quickly and evolving with ease in multicultural environments.
• Proficiency in English; proficiency in French or German is an asset.

Please apply before 20 November 2026.

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Our Research & Technology Center in Sierre, Valais, Switzerland, is seeking a Metallurgy Scientist with expertise in automotive alloy design (5xxx and 6xxx) and fundamental research. You will help address today’s challenges and unlock new opportunities for aluminium sheet in vehicle applications and processing of aluminium in our global plant network.

Your responsabilities:

• Lead projects to develop new rolled aluminium products for the automotive industry, focusing on high strength, crash performance, formability, and sustainable alloy design.
• Collaborate closely with application engineering, development, and commercial teams to define viable product specifications and identify business opportunities.
• Partner with universities and global working groups to develop innovative, long-term material solutions for new design concepts.
• Provide project-based expertise in aluminium processing, including hot rolling, cold rolling, and finishing, to support operations.

How to convince us:

• or in materials science, metallurgy, or a related field; relevant work experience is a plus.
• Strong expertise in metallurgy and material characterization.
• Experience with aluminium and its manufacturing processes; automotive experience is an advantage.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization.
• A dynamic, flexible, and innovative team player who learns quickly and thrives in multicultural environments.
• Fluent in English; French or German is an advantage.

Please apply before 20th November, 2026.

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