Polymers Laboratory Engineer

What youll 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

Youll 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 weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day

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

For more information on salary and benefits click here:
position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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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