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In this position... 
The Aftertreatment team within Ford Vehicle Propulsion Systems Engineering is seeking a Chemist/Chemical Engineer with a strong background is chemistry and understanding of catalyst function and durability for exhaust gas treatment of internal combustion engines.  Working to evaluate and investigate aftertreatment technologies in the laboratory environment at Ford Research & Innovation Center and on vehicle at Allen Park Test Laboratory to improve emission control for increasing stringent standards.

You'll have... 
B.S. in Physical Sciences or Engineering (Chemistry, Physics, or Chemical Engineering).
2+ years of experience in the combustion engine emissions field.
 

Even better, you may have...
MS in Physical Sciences or Engineering (Chemistry, Physics, or Chemical Engineering).
Familiarity with programming software including LabVIEW and Matlab.
Familiarity with emission measurement techniques including FID, FTIR, mass spectrometry, and x-ray analysis.
5+ years demonstrating ability to analyze, plan, and solve sophisticated system problems as they relate to engines and emissions.

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 SG5-SG8.      

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.  

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What you'll do...

Performing catalytic activity evaluation of monolithic samples and/or full size aftertreatment systems.  Benchmarking supplier formulations for catalyst robustness and durability.  Collaborate with aftertreatment test engineers, technical specialists, catalyst coaters and substrate suppliers on new concepts for aftertreatment.  Collaborate with calibration teams, suppliers, and technical specialists to support root cause determination and prevent re-occurance for warranty emission issues or post-production in-use concerns (e.g., IUVP/IUCP). Validation of laboratory results on vehicle applications by dyno/chassis rolls testing for emission demonstration and analysis of on-vehicle function. Analysis of vehicle emissions data to quantify sensitivity of tailpipe emissions to aftertreatment design parameters and operational noise factors. Collaborate with suppliers and aftertreatment technical experts to develop and approve aftertreatment specifications and quality documents.