Chemical Engineer I

Stefanini Group • Southfield, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Stefanini Group is hiring an entry-level Chemical Engineer I to join an automotive coatings R&D team in Southfield, Michigan. The role focuses on developing innovative products for automotive OEM customers, including established manufacturers such as GM, Ford, BMW, Toyota, and Stellantis, as well as EV manufacturers such as Tesla and Rivian. Product development areas include low-bake-temperature coatings, UV-curable coatings, and overspray-free digital coatings for the current and future automotive OEM market. The work emphasizes sustainability, reducing carbon footprints, and improving efficiencies in automotive OEM paint shops.

Working under the supervision of a senior scientist, the engineer will help understand problems to be solved, design and perform experiments, analyze results, and identify solution spaces. The position also involves interacting with customers and observing the impact of the work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch and 40 hours per week. The role is 100% onsite at 26701 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48033.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Entry-level candidate; the position is aimed at recent graduates.
• No more than 2–3 years of experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Good team-player skills and accountability for assigned work.

Nice To Haves

• A degree or background in Biochemistry may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the automotive coatings R&D team developing innovative products for OEM customers.
• Develop next-generation automotive coatings, including low-bake-temperature coatings, UV-curable coatings, and overspray-free digital coatings.
• Support sustainable product development intended to reduce carbon footprints and improve efficiencies in automotive OEM paint shops.
• Work under a senior scientist’s supervision to understand problems that need to be solved.
• Design and perform experiments, analyze results, and identify the solution space.
• Interact with customers and directly observe the impact of the work.
• Take responsibility for assigned work while contributing as a team player.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level