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You will work with a wide range of materials and technologies, supporting product development, material selection, qualification and failure analysis in a global engineering environment.\nYour Role\nAs a Materials Engineer, you will support product and process development through material characterization, laboratory testing and failure analysis. You will work closely with Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and suppliers to solve material-related technical problems and support cost-effective material solutions.\nIn your daily job you will:\nIndependently perform materials laboratory testing and characterization, including SEM, FTIR, optical and digital microscopy, cross-section analysis, CT/X-ray inspection, surface testing and other relevant analytical methods. \nPrepare samples, perform analyses, document results and translate laboratory findings into technical conclusions. \nSupport failure analysis and root cause investigations related to materials, manufacturing processes, surfaces, coatings, finishing and product defects. \nSupport product and process engineers in material selection, qualification and resolution of material-related issues. \nPrepare and maintain material specifications and related technical documentation. \nSupport supplier technical activities and material qualification, including PPAP. \nCollaborate with engineering teams, suppliers and laboratories to resolve technical issues and deliver assigned project activities. \nContribute to continuous improvement of laboratory methods, test procedures, material data, specifications and Materials Engineering practices. \nYour Background\nMaster's degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Metallurgy or a related technical field. \nKnowledge of engineering materials, their properties, processing, applications and characterization methods. \nPractical laboratory experience and willingness to perform laboratory investigations independently. \nExperience with or knowledge of analytical techniques such as SEM, FTIR, microscopy, cross-sections, CT/X-ray or surface testing. \nAbility to interpret material specifications, technical documentation and laboratory results. \nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills. \nGood written and spoken English. \nAbility to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams. \nWhy join Aptiv\nYou grow at Aptiv.\nAptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.\nYou make an impact at Aptiv.\nOne of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. 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