Job Description
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
Onsite: This role is categorized as Onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, Michigan 5 days a week.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled Fuels and Emissions Lab Engineer/Analytical Chemist to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will apply your chemistry expertise to analyze materials and unknown compounds using advanced analytical chemistry methods and instrumentation, with a primary focus on fuels and emissions testing. This role includes performing quality control and routine chemical analysis along with new method development as required. The chemist will utilize their creativity, experimental skills, and analytical abilities to carry out project assignments and document results in detail.
What You'll Do
Perform hands-on analysis of fuels and emissions samples using both standard and customized test methods.
Maintain instruments and ensure their functional readiness through preventive maintenance and diagnostics.
Write comprehensive reports detailing the results of the analysis.
Establish timelines, targets, and course of action for projects/assignments to meet the expectations of internal and external customers.
Adapt well to ambiguity and effectively managing change.
Consult with technical teams as an expert in chemical measurement.
Apply problem-solving skills to analyze, diagnose, and recommend/implement changes based on analytical lab test data.
Keep up to date with new product and test technology advancements.
Maintain adherence to GM safety practices.
What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications):
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related field
2+ years of hands‑on analytical chemistry experience in a laboratory environment
Practical experience performing sample preparation and operating analytical instrumentation for characterization of chemical materials and complex mixtures
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Master of Science degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related field.
Experience with Liquid Chromatography, and/or Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation for Hydrocarbon speciation
Familiarity with ASTM standards related to fuels testing.
Experience supporting emissions or fuel‑economy programs through analysis of test samples, combustion data, or fuel property characterization
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Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
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