Applied Research Engineer 1
About The Position
The Applied Research Engineer 1 is an engineer in the College of Engineering (COE), Center for Automotive Research (CAR) who conducts research in the areas of battery thermal systems. This role involves working with CAR faculty, staff, researchers, students, and industry partners to conduct battery thermal modeling and simulation and support sponsored research. The engineer will extract and analyze simulation results, prepare technical reports for sponsor reviews, and prepare and present papers/reports. Responsibilities also include writing, editing, and/or approving progress and technical reports for sponsors, editing research results for publication and presentation, and assisting in identifying, writing, and preparing proposals to pursue new funding opportunities. The role also involves developing task lists, timelines, and budgets for research projects, attending relevant internal and external research meetings, and supporting teaching and training in electrified vehicle technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
- 0-2 years of experience in an engineering research capacity.
- Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge to the conduct of engineering research.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work dynamically in an adaptive team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a relevant field of science or engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in an academic research capacity.
- Ability to independently meet research goals, solve problems, and develop scientific ideas.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in battery thermal systems.
- Work with CAR faculty, staff, researchers, students, and industry partners to conduct battery thermal modeling and simulation.
- Support sponsored research.
- Extract and analyze simulation results.
- Prepare technical reports for sponsor reviews.
- Prepare and present papers/reports.
- Write, edit, and/or approve progress and technical reports for sponsors.
- Edit research results for publication and presentation.
- Assist in identifying, writing, and preparing proposals to pursue new funding opportunities.
- Develop task lists, timelines, and budgets for research projects.
- Attend relevant internal and external research meetings.
- Support teaching and training in electrified vehicle technologies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
