Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join their team. This role involves predicting defects and assessing weld quality of mechanical parts in real-time by developing machine learning models that use sensor data. The position is for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment and contributes to the department's research focus areas.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree required
• 0-1 year of experience: Machine learning for engineering design and simulation
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Responsibilities

• Predicting defects and assessing weld quality of mechanical parts in real-time by developing machine learning models that use sensor data
• Understanding various concepts in welding and related mechanical engineering processes
• Cleaning existing datasets
• Creating deep learning models
• Using deep learning to create a robust model that predicts welding defects based on sensor data
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Ample paid time off
• Observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• Fitness center access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree