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Extractive Process Development Metallurgist
Indium Corporation
Rome, NY, USA
USD 60k-85k / year
Posted on May 24, 2025
JOB SUMMARY: The Extractive Process Development Metallurgist is responsible for leading the development, planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of metal reclaim processes and extractive, refining, and purification technologies for Indium Corporation’s existing and prospective businesses.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):
- Lead efforts in developing, implementing, and supporting manufacturing processes for indium, gallium, and related metals: recycling, recovery, and refining
- Responsible for development and support of manufacturing processes
- Develop and implement optimized, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with customer, product, or process specifications, quality requirements, and standards while following a structured in-house development process
- Improve manufacturing processes and methods to drive cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies
- Provide hands-on technical support and training for manufacturing processes and personnel
- Ensure work is being performed in compliance with corporate quality standards, sound engineering principles, and project management best practices
- Author complete and comprehensive documentation including, but not limited to, engineering design documents and drawings, operating procedures, and work instructions according to established quality management standards
- Employ project management techniques to lead projects and ensure management is updated on project status, issues, and risk mitigation items
- Understand and apply statistical process control and lean manufacturing principles
- Lead and participate in cross-functional teams for process development, process improvement, root cause investigations, customer complaints, etc.
- Create and provide input to project cost estimates, ROI calculations, timelines, milestones, etc.
- Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with company health and safety protocols
- Function as an effective team member through collaboration, conflict resolution, encouragement, respectful interactions with co-workers, active listening, etc.
- Work independently on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering required; master’s degree is preferred
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field may be considered with 2 years prior relevant work experience
- Understanding of fundamental engineering and chemistry of metals extraction: ion exchange, solvent extraction, smelting, redox, electrolytic processes, etc.
- Hands-on extractive metallurgy process development knowledge and experience
- Electrical, programming, and control systems development and operation knowledge is a plus
- Communicates in a clear, organized, and professional manner in both written and oral form
- Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities
SHIFT/SITE:
Monday-Friday
Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
5836 Success Drive, Rome, NY
WAGE DISCLOSURE:
The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.
The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.
$60,000 - $85,000 annually
Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP
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