Job Description:
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The Metallurgist Specialistwill be based in Shanghai, China. Onboarding will be either virtual or in person at a Nextracker office in Shanghai, China. In this position, you will report to the Director of Manufacturing. NEXTracker is always trying to improve its product, the Metallurgist Specialist will drive steel related design improvement by investigating steel specifications of major steel mills in SEA and China regions and including in NEXTracker design cutting edge steel specifications to optimize cost competitiveness, product quality and specific market requirements.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Passionate drive to innovate and create
- Integrity to the core
- Enthusiastic customer focus
- Consistent interactive teamwork
- Desire for continuous improvement and top performance
Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do…
- Bilingual in Mandarin and English
- Discuss with steel mills and maintain good technical relationships
- Collect and analyze steel specifications available in the market globally
- Compare with NX steel part design and propose improvement
- Review cost and technical benefits of steel design changes
- Ensure NX design includes latest steel technology
- Collaborate with steel mill metallurgist on formulation improvements to lower cost and improve steel strength
- Assess steelmaking carbon footprint and suggest way to reduce it
- Work with engineering and structural teams to optimize steel properties
- Become resident expert on steel properties
- Designing and conducting experiments to test the properties of metals and alloys
- Analyzing the results of those experiments and developing theories to explain them
- Collaborating with other scientists, engineers, and technicians to develop new products or processes
- Attend trade shows to keep up with latest steel development globally
Here is some of what you’ll need (required)…
- Master or PhD in material science with focus on steel
- 10 + years of Strong experience with steelmaking and/or steel companies
- Proactiveness and autonomy
- Strong communication skills in Mandarin and English as a minimum
Nextracker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Nextracker does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.
Nextracker provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request in order to express interest in a position by e-mailing: IndiaHR@nextracker.com. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within NX will be reviewed at the e-mail address. Thank you for considering a career with Nextracker.
At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.
For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.
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