Research Engineer - Metallography and Electron Microscopy

　　We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

　　Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford.

　　What you'll do...

　　Maintain electron microscopy instruments and computers; managing the TEM laboratory environment and ensuring its safety and cleanliness

　　Perform comprehensive microstructural characterization on a variety of automotive materials using optical microscopy and electron microscopy (TEM/SEM/EBSD/EDS)

　　Support resolution of production and non-production issues using problem-solving and failure analysis

　　Document and publish research in internal technical reports, and external journals, and present at conferences.

　　You'll have...

　　Master’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, or related field of study

　　3+ years of working experience in electron microscopy

　　3+ years of experience in the metallic materials such as steel and aluminum alloy

　　Even better, you may have...

　　PHD Degree in Materials Science with a thesis focusing on materials characterizations using TEM, SEM, and other techniques

　　Demonstrated capability in data analysis and data-driven decision making

　　Strong technical writing and presentation skills

　　Ability to lead and manage complex, multi-step projects with limited supervision

　　Team player with strong interpersonal skills

　　Passion for innovation

　　Hands-on experience and a solid understanding of operating transmission electron microscopes (TEM), scanning electron microscopes (SEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) characterization tools

　　Experience with TEM specimen preparation including FIB and ion milling, electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), and indexing TEM selected area diffraction patterns

　　Ability to instruct users and colleagues clearly and effectively

　　You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

　　As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

　　• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

　　• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

　　• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

　　• Tuition assistance

　　• Established and active employee resource groups

　　• Paid time off for individual and team community service

　　• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

　　• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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　　Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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　　Requisition ID : 23110