Metallurgy Scientist (m/f/d)

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 aluminium recycler, we work in partnership with customers in the automotive, aerospace, can, and speciality 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 world’s most important and well-known brands, including Coca-Cola, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Airbus, Boeing, Nespresso, Samsung, and others. Furthermore, Novelis is at the forefront of the industry through its sustainability and recycling efforts.

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

Our Research & Technology Centre located in Sierre, in the canton of Valais (Switzerland), is seeking a metallurgist with skills in automotive alloy development (5xxx and 6xxx series) as well as fundamental research. You will participate in the development of future generations of aluminium products for the automotive industry and the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes deployed within the global Novelis plant network.

Your responsibilities:

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

How to convince us:

• Master’s or doctorate in materials science, metallurgy, or a related field; relevant professional experience is an asset.
  Strong expertise in metallurgy and materials characterisation.
• Experience in aluminium and its manufacturing processes; experience in the automotive sector is an advantage.
• Strong project management skills and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• A dynamic, flexible, and innovative team spirit, able to learn quickly and thrive comfortably in multicultural environments.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French or German is an advantage.

Please apply before 20th November 2026.

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Our Research & Technology Centre 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:

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in materials science, metallurgy, or a related field; relevant work experience is a plus.
• Strong expertise in metallurgy and material characterisation.
• 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 organisation.
• 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.