Chemist / Chemical Engineer - Optimal Inc.

***POSITON IS FULLY ONSITE***

Position Description:

The Advanced Emissions team within Vehicle Propulsion Systems Engineering is seeking a chemist/ chemical engineer with a strong background in chemistry and understanding of catalyst function and durability for exhaust gas treatment of internal combustion engines. Working to evaluate and investigate after-treatment technologies in the laboratory environment at Research & Innovation Center and on vehicle Test Laboratory to improve emission control for increasing stringent standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Characterization of materials for catalyst substrates, particle filters, and exhaust assemblies, including SEM, CTE, shear strength, porosimetry, XRF, XRD and BET
• Performing catalytic activity evaluation of monolithic samples and/or full size aftertreatment systems.
• Benchmarking supplier formulations for catalyst robustness and durability
• Collaborate with aftertreatment test engineers, technical specialists and catalyst coaters and substrate suppliers on new concepts for aftertreatment
• Collaborate with calibration teams, suppliers, and technical specialists to support root cause determination and prevent reoccurrence for warranty emission issues or post-production in-use concerns (e.g., IUVP/IUCP)
• General work to assemble and maintain reactor and catalyst assemblies for testing and demonstration of function
• Validation of laboratory results on vehicle applications by dyno/ chassis rolls testing for emission demonstration and analysis of on-vehicle function
• Analysis of vehicle emissions data to quantify sensitivity of tailpipe emissions to aftertreatment design parameters and operational noise factors

Skills Required:

• Understanding of catalyst function, failure modes, and sensitivity to inputs and noise factors
• Experience with chassis or engine dynamometer facilities and an understanding of their operations with respect to vehicle drive cycles, emission reports, and data collection using ATI Vision/ETAS
• Sound technical knowledge of regulated emission requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Pref Familiarity with programming software including LabVIEW and MATLAB
• Familiarity with emission measurement techniques including FID, FTIR, mass spectrometry, and x-ray analysis

Experience Required:

• 5 - 10 years of experience in the combustion engine emissions field.
• Prefer 5+ years demonstrating ability to analyze, plan, and solve sophisticated system problems as they relate to engines and emissions.

Education Required:

• Minimum B.S. in Physical Sciences or Engineering (Chemistry, Physics, or Chemical Engineering)