Entry-Level Automotive Fluids Lab Engineer

PAE Government Services Inc.; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is hiring an Automotive Fluid Analysis Chemistry Laboratory Engineer to work onsite in Dearborn, MI within Ford Central Laboratory. This entry-level position supports chemical testing and analysis in a salaried laboratory environment.

You will analyze automotive fluids, learn to operate specialized equipment, and assist with emission analyses and potential root-cause investigations. This role offers benefits and a clear growth path in a large government services contractor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required.
• Maintain analytical instrumentation and multitask on technical issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Analyze automotive fluids (engine oils, transmission fluids, etc.).
• Learn and perform automotive fluid testing using specialized lab equipment.
• Learn to analyze tail-pipe emission compounds via HPLC.
• Potentially participate in failure analysis of automotive components to identify root causes.

Skills

Chemistry fundamentals

Instrument maintenance

Teamwork/interpersonal

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

HPLC

Job description

Amentum is hiring an Automotive Fluid Analysis Chemistry Laboratory Engineer to work onsite in Dearborn, MI within Ford Central Laboratory. This entry-level position supports chemical testing and analysis in a salaried laboratory environment.

You will analyze automotive fluids, learn to operate specialized equipment, and assist with emission analyses and potential root-cause investigations. This role offers benefits and a clear growth path in a large government services contractor.