Chemical Engineer Job Description The Advanced Emissions team within the Vehicle Propulsion Systems Engineering department is seeking a chemist or chemical engineer with a strong background in chemistry and a deep understanding of catalyst function and durability for exhaust gas treatment of internal combustion engines. You will be working to evaluate and investigate aftertreatment technologies in both laboratory environments and on vehicles to improve emission control for increasingly stringent standards. Responsibilities + Characterize materials for catalyst substrates, particle filters, and exhaust assemblies using SEM, CTE, shear strength, porosimetry, XRF, XRD, and BET. + Perform catalytic activity evaluations of monolithic samples and full-size aftertreatment systems. + Benchmark supplier formulations for catalyst robustness and durability. + Collaborate with aftertreatment test engineers, technical specialists, and catalyst coaters and substrate suppliers on new concepts for aftertreatment. + Support calibration teams, suppliers, and technical specialists in determining root causes and preventing reoccurrence of warranty emission issues or post-production in-use concerns. + Assemble and maintain reactor and catalyst assemblies for testing and demonstration of function. + Validate laboratory results on vehicle applications through dyno/chassis rolls testing for emission demonstration and analysis of on-vehicle function. + Analyze vehicle emissions data to quantify the sensitivity of tailpipe emissions to aftertreatment design parameters and operational noise factors. Essential Skills + Understanding of catalyst function, failure modes, and sensitivity to inputs and noise factors. + Experience with chassis or engine dynamometer facilities and an understanding of their operations with respect to vehicle drive cycles, emission reports, and data collection using ATI Vision/ETAS. + Sound technical knowledge of regulated emission requirements. + Excellent written and oral communication skills. + 3+ years of experience in the combustion engine emissions field. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Familiarity with programming software including LabVIEW and MATLAB. + Familiarity with emission measurement techniques including FID, FTIR, mass spectrometry, and x-ray analysis. + Experience with emission measurement techniques. + Experience with x-ray analysis and mass spectrometry. + Experience with FID and FTIR. Work Environment This position is fully onsite. It will be based out of the Research and Innovation center but will also spend time in labs across the campus in the Dearborn/Allen Park area. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.