Entry-Level Magnetic Materials Scientist

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

General Motors Research and Development seeks a Researcher in the Mechanics, Materials and Process Research Lab to innovate in magnetic materials for next‑generation vehicle applications. You will plan research, lead studies, and collaborate across modeling, processing, and validation teams.

The role demands an advanced degree, summer 40‑hour availability, and strong skills in magnetism, materials science, and computational methods. Hybrid work from Warren, MI is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (MS or PhD).
• Must be graduating Aug 2026–Jun 2027.
• Full-time availability 40 hours/week in summer.
• Strong foundation in thermodynamics, kinetics, crystallography, phase transformations, magnetism.
• Experience with magnetic materials and computational modeling.
• Proficiency in programming and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute collaborative research in magnetic materials.
• Apply physics-based modeling and data-driven design.
• Investigate structure–property relationships in magnetism.
• Guide synthesis, processing, and interpretation of data with experiments.
• Evaluate materials for electric machines, sensors, actuators, and power electronics.
• Connect predictions with experimental validation via measurements.
• Drive collaborations with GM teams, universities, and partners.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications.
• Generate intellectual property and mentor others.

Skills

Magnetic materials

Computational modeling

Data analysis

Python/C++

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Education

MS or PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Job description

General Motors Research and Development seeks a Researcher in the Mechanics, Materials and Process Research Lab to innovate in magnetic materials for next‑generation vehicle applications. You will plan research, lead studies, and collaborate across modeling, processing, and validation teams.

The role demands an advanced degree, summer 40‑hour availability, and strong skills in magnetism, materials science, and computational methods. Hybrid work from Warren, MI is expected.