Automotive Fluid Analysis Chemistry Laboratory Engineer

Amentum company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Tax savings

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Automotive Fluid Analysis Chemistry Laboratory Engineer to join our Dearborn, MI team. This entry-level, onsite role supports chemical analysis in a salaried lab setting under the Ford Central Laboratory umbrella.

The role focuses on automotive fluids testing, instrument maintenance, and building skills in HPLC and related techniques, with growth into failure analysis and root-cause investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Ability to maintain analytical instrumentation.
• Multitask and handle technical issues; collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Analyze automotive fluids (engine oils, transmission fluids) using specialized lab equipment.
• Learn to analyze tailpipe emission compounds via HPLC.
• Longer term potential to perform failure analysis to identify root causes.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.

We are hiring an Automotive Fluid Analysis Chemistry Laboratory Engineer to work in Dearborn, MI.

This is an opportunity to work in a salaried UAW Laboratory as a scientific lab engineer at Ford Central Laboratory. This is an entry level full time/onsite position where the candidate will work as a resource for chemical related issues in a laboratory environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities for this position will be the analysis of automotive fluids (engine oils, transmission fluids etc.). The candidate will learn and perform automotive fluid testing utilizing specialized laboratory equipment including elemental analysis, Total Acid and Base Number, Viscosity, Fuel Dilution and Oxidation/Nitration. The candidate will also learn to analyze tail pipe emission compounds via HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography). Longer term possible responsibilities would expand to failure analysis of automotive components to help identify root causes of production, durability and warranty issues.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Demonstrated ability to:

• Maintain Analytical Instrumentation
• Multitask and handle technical issues
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with others

Compensation Details:

N/A

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/23/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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