• Polymers Laboratory Engineer

    Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI)


    In this position...

     

    This position is for a Polymers Laboratory Engineer at Central Laboratory with expertise in polymeric materials. This is a full-time, on-site position where the candidate will work as an expert resource for related issues in a laboratory testing environment.

    Central Laboratory supports:

    -Global Product Development

     

    -Global Manufacturing Plants

     

    -Warranty Concerns

     

    -Environmental Regulatory Testing

     

    -Research

     

    -Benchmarking

     

    What you'll do...

    Many of the primary responsibilities for this position would include the following, and not limited to:

    -Provide failure analysis and material evaluation of automotive components and manufacturing equipment in support of product launches, vehicle teams, and engineering

     

    -Prepare and evaluate non-metallic samples using ASTM and local test methods

     

    -Prepare electronic reports with results, photo-documentation, and conclusions on a timely basis

     

    -Regularly communicate testing results during meetings with engineers and suppliers

     

    -Operate and maintain a variety of analytical instrumentation and physical testing equipment including, but not limited to: FTIR, TGA, DSC, SEM and tensile machines

     

    You'll have...

     

    -Bachelor of Science in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science, or related field of study is required

     

    -Experience with polymeric materials testing including FTIR, DSC, and TGA

     

    -Experience with failure analysis techniques, including optical and digital microscopy and SEM analysis

     

    -Experience with mechanical testing (tensile and compression testing)

     

    -Experience writing technical reports

    Demonstrate ability to:

    -Apply quality assurance/quality control principles

     

    -Design experiments

     

    -Develop new analytical testing methods

     

    -Recommend & implement new instrumentation & techniques

     

    -Maintain analytical instrumentation

     

    -Act as a technical resource for group related issues

     

    -Multitask and handle complex technical issues

     

    -Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with others

     

    You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

     

    As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

     

    • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

    • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

    • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

    • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

    • Tuition assistance

    • Established and active employee resource groups

    • Paid time off for individual and team community service

    • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

    • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

    For more information on salary and benefits, click here:

    https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

     

    This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

     

    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

     

    Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

     

    This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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    **Requisition ID** : 52440