Research Scientist

We are seeking a highly skilled Scientist / Research Engineer to join our Advanced Emissions team within Vehicle Propulsion Systems Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry and a deep understanding of catalyst function and durability for exhaust gas treatment of internal combustion engines.

• Catalyst Characterization: Characterize materials for catalyst substrates, particle filters, and exhaust assemblies, including SEM, CTE, shear strength, porosimetry, XRF, XRD, and BET.
• Catalytic Activity Evaluation: Perform catalytic activity evaluation of monolithic samples and/or full-size aftertreatment systems.
• Benchmarking and Collaboration: Benchmark supplier formulations for catalyst robustness and durability, and collaborate with aftertreatment test engineers, technical specialists, and catalyst coaters and substrate suppliers on new concepts for aftertreatment.
• Root Cause Analysis: 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.
• Reactor and Catalyst Assembly: Assemble and maintain reactor and catalyst assemblies for testing and demonstration of function.
• Validation and Analysis: Validate laboratory results on vehicle applications by dyno/chassis rolls testing for emission demonstration and analysis of on-vehicle function, and analyze vehicle emissions data to quantify sensitivity of tailpipe emissions to aftertreatment design parameters and operational noise factors.

• Understanding of Catalyst Function: Understanding of catalyst function, failure modes, and sensitivity to inputs and noise factors.
• Experience with Chassis or Engine Dynamometer Facilities: 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.
• Regulated Emission Requirements: Sound technical knowledge of regulated emission requirements.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

• Programming Skills: Familiarity with programming software including LabVIEW and MATLAB.
• Emission Measurement Techniques: Familiarity with emission measurement techniques including FID, FTIR, mass spectrometry, and x-ray analysis.

• Minimum B.S. in Physical Sciences or Engineering: Minimum B.S. in Physical Sciences or Engineering (Chemistry, Physics, or Chemical Engineering).
• 5-10 Years of Experience: 5-10 years of experience in the combustion engine emissions field.

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit https://www.zobility.com to learn more about our company and this opportunity.