Senior Researcher

General Motors • Warren, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the generation and evaluation of new innovative technologies and concepts where appropriate. Conduct research and/or experiments to collect required data and validate research ideas in developing. Write timely and high-quality research reports, external publications, and records of invention to document new ideas and research results in your area of research. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry and technical developments to grow core technical skills and competencies. Integrate internally and externally developed knowledge in new ways to enhance the enterprise. Provide insightful analysis of technology trends and identify competency and skill needs. Manage relationships and grow partnership with divisional staffs to meet project objectives. Observe and ensure support personnel proper safety practices and ensure personal protective equipment is in working order. Communicate laboratory hazards appropriately. Define and plan technical programs and identify innovative strategies. Lead in identifying mega-trends in technology and business strategies in the automotive sector. Contribute responses to threats and opportunities. Develop a global network with key universities, government labs, and industrial labs to access the world’s best technology. Lead technical discussions and reviews as an expert in your field. And communicate results and progress across the organization. Lead and execute technical programs and coordinate with the various functions of the Innovation Process as required. Grow and diversify personal skills and competency base. Act as a mentor to junior technical staff and to Innovation Teams. In-depth knowledge of the state-of-the-art research in specialized areas. Consistently demonstrate strategic thinking and strong collaboration. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, or related field of study and two (2) years of experience as a Researcher or related occupation.
• OR Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, or related field of study and five (5) years of experience as a Researcher or related occupation.
• Two (2) years of experience with Advanced catalytic-converter modeling, including development of 0D and 1D transient models capturing non-isothermal diffusion, convection, and heterogeneous reaction processes in emission-control systems.
• Two (2) years of experience with Numerical simulation of coupled transport–reaction systems, including multi-step surface chemistry, mass/heat transfer, and reactor transients in automotive aftertreatment devices.
• Two (2) years of experience with Development of reduced-order models (ROMs) for exhaust manifolds and multiphase catalytic reactors using CSTR networks, convolution integrals, and residence-time-distribution (RTD) methods.
• Two (2) years of experience with modeling and optimization of three-way catalysts (TWC), including prediction of hydrogen, CO, HC, and NOx breakthrough for HEGO switching and closed-loop control strategies.
• Two (2) years of experience with Experimental characterization of catalyst performance using light-off tests, CO-TPR, OSC measurements, and temperature-programmed methods for validating kinetic and thermodynamic models.
• Two (2) years of experience with Integration of numerical models with physics-based parameter identification frameworks to reduce precious-metal loading and improve emission-control performance.
• Two (2) years of experience with Development of multi-scale analysis tools combining reactor-scale simulations with catalyst micro-kinetic behaviors to predict transient conversion efficiency under realistic driving cycles.

Nice To Haves

• In-depth knowledge of the state-of-the-art research in specialized areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the generation and evaluation of new innovative technologies and concepts.
• Conduct research and/or experiments to collect required data and validate research ideas.
• Write timely and high-quality research reports, external publications, and records of invention.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry and technical developments.
• Integrate internally and externally developed knowledge in new ways to enhance the enterprise.
• Provide insightful analysis of technology trends and identify competency and skill needs.
• Manage relationships and grow partnership with divisional staffs to meet project objectives.
• Observe and ensure support personnel proper safety practices and ensure personal protective equipment is in working order.
• Communicate laboratory hazards appropriately.
• Define and plan technical programs and identify innovative strategies.
• Lead in identifying mega-trends in technology and business strategies in the automotive sector.
• Contribute responses to threats and opportunities.
• Develop a global network with key universities, government labs, and industrial labs to access the world’s best technology.
• Lead technical discussions and reviews as an expert in your field.
• Communicate results and progress across the organization.
• Lead and execute technical programs and coordinate with the various functions of the Innovation Process as required.
• Grow and diversify personal skills and competency base.
• Act as a mentor to junior technical staff and to Innovation Teams.
• Consistently demonstrate strategic thinking and strong collaboration.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree