Location Middletown OHCleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opening for a Process Research Engineer at our Research & Innovation Center located in Middletown Ohio. The Process Research Engineer will provide direct support and advice to various plant operations related to ironmaking or rolling. This support will focus on making improvements to corporate ironmaking or rolling assets to drive positive changes in bottom-line metrics such as safety quality productivity product yields equipment reliability and operational costs.Summary of ResponsibilitiesServe as one of the companys ironmaking or rolling experts supporting the companys various operating departments to help resolve and prevent issues identify potential improvements drive down operating costs and keep abreast of technologies including AI which could contribute positively to the profitability of the company.Advise and assist with identifying and communicating best practices related to ironmaking or rolling. This includes effective interaction with multiple personnel at various levels of management as well as planning and execution of internal technical discussions.Utilize the Research & Innovation Centers analytical laboratory capabilities and small-scale industrial equipment to help investigate steel plant issues inspectevaluate materials andor simulate operating conditions.Participate in and sometimes lead trials related to ironmaking or rolling. This requires utilization of management of change practices prior to during and after the trials to ensure all risks are evaluated and decided the trial is executed successfully and the outcome is well understood.Travel sometimes up to 30 may be required in support of Cleveland-Cliffs manufacturing plants and customer applications.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsMasters or PhD in an engineering discipline or a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline along with a minimum of 5 years work experience in pertinent steelmaking operations.Deep technical understanding of ironmaking andor flat-rolled steel rolling operations.Ability to work independently and problem-solve complex industrial issues.High proficiency in Microsoft desktop programs and data management.Preferred QualificationsDirect work experience in steel manufacturing specifically ironmaking or rolling with an understanding of technical operational and maintenance aspects of steel processing.Deep understanding and proven experience with data extraction analysis and utilization including process modeling.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Experience creating or editing machine control logic and systems.Willingness to continually learn about advances in Artificial Intelligence and how these technological advancements can be safely and efficiently leveraged to advance steel manufacturing.History of published work is useful to demonstrate ability to document and bring work to a conclusion.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 careersclevelandcliffs.com or call 1312 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 - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, we are also the largest supplier of iron ore pellets in North America. In 2020, we acquired two major steelmakers, AK Steel and ArcelorMittal USA, vertically integrating our legacy iron ore business with quality-focused steel production and emphasis on the automotive end market. Our fully integrated portfolio includes custom-made pellets and HBI; flat-rolled carbon steel, stainless, electrical, plate, tinplate and long steel products; as well as carbon and stainless steel tubing, hot and cold stamping and tooling. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we employ approximately 25,000 people across our mining, steel and downstream manufacturing operations in the United States and Canada.