General Motors
Entry-Level – Magnetic Materials Researcher
Warren, Michigan, United States of America · Hybrid · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Education
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future. The role requires a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
About the job
Research magnetic materials for future vehicle and manufacturing applications by combining computational modeling, experimental collaboration, materials characterization, and validation.
What you'll do
- Plan and conduct collaborative magnetic-materials research, including modeling, processing, characterization, and validation.
- Analyze relationships between materials composition, structure, processing, and magnetic performance to guide materials selection for GM applications.
- Communicate research outcomes through reports, presentations, publications, and invention disclosures.
What they ask for
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant field; must be graduating between August 2026 - June 2027.
- Strong foundation in materials science, magnetism, and structure–property relationships; experience with magnetic materials and computational modeling and simulation.
- Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis using Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or similar languages.
- Experience analyzing materials data and working in multidisciplinary research teams; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Ph.D. strongly preferred; experience in DFT/electronic-structure, atomistic or micromagnetic modeling, machine learning, materials informatics, or magnetic-property measurement.
- Experience connecting computational predictions with experimental validation, publishing research, generating intellectual property, or applying insights to engineering or manufacturing.
Tools
Python, C/C++, MATLAB, DFT
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