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 research and development team in Southfield, Michigan. The role focuses on developing innovative products for automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, including established automakers and newer electric-vehicle manufacturers. The work includes next-generation automotive coatings such as low-bake-temperature coatings, UV-curable coatings, and overspray-free digital coatings.

The position supports product development focused on sustainability, including reducing carbon footprints and improving efficiency in automotive OEM paint shops. Under the supervision of a senior scientist, the engineer will learn about problems to solve, design and perform experiments, analyze results, and identify potential solutions. The role also involves interacting with customers and directly observing the impact of the work. The posting specifies a 100% onsite schedule in Southfield, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch and 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Entry-level candidate; the posting prefers recent graduates.
• No more than 2–3 years of experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Work onsite in Southfield, Michigan.

Nice To Haves

• A major in Biochemistry may also be considered.
• Recent graduate.
• Experience or academic background in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an automotive coatings R&D team developing products for OEM customers.
• Develop next-generation automotive coatings, including low-bake-temperature, UV-curable, and overspray-free digital coatings.
• Support product development focused on sustainability, reducing carbon footprint, and improving automotive OEM paint-shop efficiency.
• 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 observe the impact of the work.
• Work collaboratively as a team member while taking responsibility for assigned work.

What This Job Offers

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