Chemical Engineer/combustion engine
Location: DEARBORN,MI,48121 ( Onsite )
Position Description:
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.
• Characterization of materials for catalyst substrates, particle filters, and exhaust assemblies, including SEM, CTE, shear strength, porosimetry, XRF, XRD and BET
• 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 and 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 reoccurrence for warranty emission issues or post-production in-use concerns (e.g., IUVP/IUCP)
• General work to assemble and maintain reactor and catalyst assemblies for testing and demonstration of function
• 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
Skills Required:
• 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 are required
Skills Preferred:
• Familiarity with programming software including LabVIEW and MATLAB • Familiarity with emission measurement techniques including FID, FTIR, mass spectrometry, and x-ray analysis
Experience Required:
• 5 – 10 years of experience in the combustion engine emissions field
Experience Preferred:
• 5+ years demonstrating ability to analyze, plan, and solve sophisticated system problems as they relate to engines and emissions.
Education Required:
Minimum B.S. in Physical Sciences or Engineering (Chemistry, Physics, or Chemical Engineering)