Material Science Engineering Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

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 peopleas we aim to makedriving 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 Warren, MI five days per week.

The Role

We are seeking a Materials Lab Engineer to support product development, production changes, and warranty investigations through advanced materials characterization and failure analysis. This role supports Battery Cells, EV and ICE components, and virtual validation activities.

What You'll Do

• Perform specialized sample preparation and operate a wide range of analytical laboratory equipment to characterize materials used across GM vehicles. Materials include aluminum and ferrous castings, forgings, and sheet products; adhesives; elastomers and polymers; coatings; and surface geometries. For battery systems, components may include anodes, cathodes, separators, current collectors, cathode insulation coatings (CIC), and active materials.

• Author detailed laboratory reports that communicate key data, findings, and conclusions to engineering stakeholders

• Support root-cause analysis and solution development for product and manufacturing issues

• Coordinate maintenance and calibration of assigned analytical equipment

• Perform laboratory administrative duties related to safety, quality, and responsiveness

What You'll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a related field of study

• 2 or more experience in a Materials Laboratory or Materials Engineering

• Basic knowledge of metal, textiles, foam, polymers, etc.

• Experience using materials lab equipment to investigate component failures and characterize materials

• Comfortable working with hand tools and power tools to disassemble parts and assemblies

• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems, often with incomplete information, to arrive at a root cause

• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others

• Able to juggle several projects at the same time and prioritize as necessary

• Strong oral and written communications skills

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• MS in Material Science in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a related field of study

• Basic mechanical knowledge of automotive components

• Experience with Hardness Testing, Operation of Load Frames, Environmental Chambers, Optical & Electron Microscopy, Metallography, and CT X-ray

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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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