Entry-Level Automotive Fluids Chemistry Lab 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

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.