UAW Analytical Lab Engineer

UAW Analytical Lab Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! In this position... This is an opportunity to become a salaried UAW Analytical Lab Engineer at Central Laboratory. This is a full-time on-site position where the candidate will work as an expert resource for chemical-related issues in a laboratory environment. This is a union-represented salaried position. Central Laboratory supports: Global Product Development, Global Manufacturing Plants, Warranty Concerns, Environmental Regulatory Testing, Research.

What you'll do... The primary responsibilities for this position will be the analysis of automotive fluids and components to aid in material development and failure analysis. The candidate must have experience working with Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), and other chemical analysis equipment. The candidate must have experience in automotive fluid testing including elemental analysis, Total Acid and Base Number, Viscosity, Fuel Dilution, and Oxidation/Nitration. The candidate must have experience in analyzing emission compounds via HPLC. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or similar degree. 1+ years of experience in Chemical Testing and Failure Analysis in an automotive domain. 1+ years of experience writing technical reports. Laboratory environment, standing, working at a lab bench for multiple hours. Also writing reports/emails from a desk/computer.

Even better, you may have... Master of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or similar degree. Maintain Analytical Instrumentation. Multitask and handle 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 childcare, 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. 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.