Automotive Fluid Analysis Chemistry Laboratory Engineer

Amentum•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community. We are hiring an Automotive Fluid Analysis Chemistry Laboratory Engineer to work in Dearborn, MI. This is an opportunity to work in a salaried UAW Laboratory as a scientific lab engineer at Ford Central Laboratory. This is an entry level full time/onsite position where the candidate will work as a resource for chemical related issues in a laboratory environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Demonstrated ability to Maintain Analytical Instrumentation
Demonstrated ability to Multitask and handle technical issues
Demonstrated ability to work with others
Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Analysis of automotive fluids (engine oils, transmission fluids etc.)
Learn and perform automotive fluid testing utilizing specialized laboratory equipment including elemental analysis, Total Acid and Base Number, Viscosity, Fuel Dilution and Oxidation/Nitration.
Learn to analyze tail pipe emission compounds via HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography).
Longer term possible responsibilities would expand to failure analysis of automotive components to help identify root causes of production, durability and warranty issues.