Automotive Fluid Analysis Chemistry Laboratory Engineer
- Location
- US-MI-Detroit
- Listed
- 18 days ago
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.
About Pae
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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From Pae's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 23, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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