Research Engineer III

Michigan Technological University•Houghton, MI

10d•$87,400 - $96,600•Onsite

About The Position

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Research Engineer 3 for our Advanced Power Systems Research Center. The Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC) is organized into a matrix structure with vertical teams organized around technical areas of revenue generation, and horizontal teams organized around support function. Both the vertical and horizontal groups are staffed by Research Professionals. The Research Engineer III executes a variety of tasks (as described below) either in direct alignment with the customer (when in a vertically oriented group), or in a supporting role (when in a horizontally oriented group).

Requirements

MS Degree
6 -12 yrs of related work history for entry into level.
Demonstrated organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
Experience creating and following budgets
Technical and non-technical problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to establish a plan to address scientific or technical issues
Demonstrated technical knowledge of engineering research & development activities (hypothesis, concept, design, simulation, analysis, fabrication, experimentation)
Excellent written communication including PowerPoint and authoring technical publications
Excellent public speaking including delivering technical presentations
Excellent customer service skills
Demonstrated initiative in tackling challenges and a hunger for more
Demonstrated humility
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in at least one scientific and technical area
Demonstrated knowledge of the product development cycle used in industry.
Demonstrated ability to make technical decisions that affect the overall success of a project.
Exceptional Emotional Intelligence
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to travel
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours on occasion, when needed
Demonstrated ability to work independently without daily interaction with direct supervisor
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
Employee Safety Overview training
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Additional degree beyond minimum requirement, Additional BS in a different discipline or MS or PhD (preferred)
Additional years of professional experience beyond minimum requirement
Licensed Professional Engineer
Experience Teaching
Lean & 6-sigma training and application
Experience working on research projects with at least a CUI security clearance

Responsibilities

Balance multiple projects while personally contribute to project progress by applying cumulative knowledge.
Stay abreast of the latest technologies, trends, and methods in technology areas related to the APSRC mission.
Provide Technical Expertise and technical mentorship to junior staff and Students.
Author and Co-Author technical publications.
Attend and give technical presentations at professional conferences.
Serve on review committees for technical papers and similar within their technical area.
Architecting and Lead Authoring proposals
Developing price quotes
Building & Maintaining business relationships
Lead and represent APSRC in a sales type setting as required.
Project Management
Leading sub-parts of large projects, and being the PI on small projects.
Developing presentations and presenting results to partners and customers.
Maintaining and working within budget on a sub-part of a large project overall on a small project.