Diesel Aftertreatment Development Engineer

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Ford Motor Company is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Diesel Catalyst Development Engineer/Scientist to advance the development of next-generation diesel emissions control catalyst technologies. This role involves generating critical experimental data on diesel catalyst devices-Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC), Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), Ammonia Slip Catalysts (ASC), and Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF)-using flow reactor systems and advanced analytical instrumentation. The successful candidate will apply deep knowledge of catalyst kinetics, mass transfer, and durability/aging mechanisms to support catalyst design, modeling, and validation efforts, contributing directly to Ford's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable mobility.

Ford Motor Company is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Diesel Catalyst Development Engineer/Scientist to advance the development of next-generation diesel emissions control catalyst technologies. This role involves generating critical experimental data on diesel catalyst devices-Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC), Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), Ammonia Slip Catalysts (ASC), and Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF)-using flow reactor systems and advanced analytical instrumentation. The successful candidate will apply deep knowledge of catalyst kinetics, mass transfer, and durability/aging mechanisms to support catalyst design, modeling, and validation efforts, contributing directly to Ford's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable mobility.

What you'll do...

Design, execute, and analyze bench-scale flow reactor experiments on small wash coated monolithic core samples (DOC, SCR, ASC, DPF) to generate high-quality catalyst performance data.

Operate and maintain flow reactor systems coupled with analytical instrumentation such as FTIR for gas-phase species quantification and reaction analysis.

Apply fundamental catalyst kinetics and mass transfer principles to interpret reactor data and identify kinetic- vs. diffusion-limited performance regimes.

Generate and structure experimental data to support kinetic parameter extraction and development of 1D catalyst/monolith performance models; experience developing 1D models independently is a strong plus.

Design and execute catalyst aging protocols (thermal, hydrothermal, chemical/poisoning) to evaluate durability and robustness under real-world conditions.

Perform or coordinate chemical/physical characterization of fresh and aged catalyst samples, including BET, SEM, Chemisorption, XRF, and XRD, to identify aging mechanisms and correlate with performance loss.

Apply Global Technology Development System (GTDS) methodology and structured problem-solving tools, including FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and 8D, to proactively identify catalyst failure modes and resolve technical issues.

Support DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report) development to ensure testing aligns with durability and performance requirements.

Facilitate technical dialogue and collaborative problem-solving with catalyst and substrate suppliers, including reviewing formulation/design changes, discussing performance and durability data, and driving joint resolution of technical issues.

Collaborate cross-functionally with modeling, catalyst design, systems engineering, and quality teams to translate experimental findings into actionable design and calibration decisions.

Deep understanding of global emissions regulatory requirements as they relate to catalyst performance and durability targets.

Document methodologies, results, and conclusions in technical reports and present findings to cross-functional and leadership audiences.

Stay abreast of emerging catalyst materials, characterization techniques, and modeling approaches to maintain Ford's leadership in clean propulsion systems.

What you'll do...

Design, execute,…