Research Engineer - Welding and Non-Destructive Evaluation at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Welding, Non-Destructive Evaluation, Process Monitoring, Mechanical Testing, Metallurgical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Copper Welding, Aluminum Welding, High Strength Steel Welding, X-Ray Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, Experimental Design, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Innovation, Documentation

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Develop novel welding, process monitoring, and non-destructive weld quality assessment techniques for eMotor and battery applications Design experiments, conduct welding and inspection trials, characterize mechanical and metallurgical properties of joints, and perform statistical analyses to optimize welding processes and non-destructive evaluation methods Pursue a balanced portfolio of long-term research and shorter-term development Conduct gap analyses and evaluate business case for new processes Collaborate with stakeholders in Product Development and Manufacturing to develop and implement advanced joining and NDE processes Benchmark competitor joint execution and quality Develop test methods; support engineering specification and design guideline development Identify and implement novel process improvements and protect intellectual property Assess process robustness to key manufacturing variables and support plant trials of new technologies Document findings via oral presentations and written technical reports Established and active employee resource groups B.S. in Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering / Welding Engineering or B.S. in a related discipline with 3+ years welding research / welding engineering / non-destructive testing experience Experience in welding of copper, aluminum, or high strength steels Experience in non-destructive evaluation techniques, including X-ray or ultrasonic inspection Demonstrated capability in data analysis and documentation of results Self-starter with ability to handle complex assignments Exemplary written and oral communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and capability to excel on cross-functional teams Passion for innovation M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related physical science field of study 5+ years of experience with non-destructive evaluation methods 5+ years of experience with joining of metals Demonstrated capability in research or advanced development, including gap analyses and literature reviews, experimental scoping and design, joining and NDE trials, analysis and documentation of results Experience with automotive body construction methods or electrified powertrain manufacturing Experience in mechanical testing and metallurgical sample preparation and analysis Proficiency with statistical analysis packages Plant and/or laboratory experience

Responsibilities

Develop novel welding and non-destructive evaluation techniques for eMotor and battery applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement advanced joining processes and document findings through presentations and reports.