Research Engineer IV

University of Maine System • Portland, ME

7h • $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Engineer IV will execute and lead complex engineering research and development activities involving structural and component design, advanced composite materials, mechanical testing, manufacturing processes, tooling, automation, and large-scale structural applications. The position provides technical leadership in the design, analysis, testing, manufacturing, and integration of advanced structures and components, including large-scale additive manufacturing, marine structures, and advanced composite systems.

The role supports the development and scale-up of innovative technologies from material- and component-level research through full-scale structural design, manufacturing, testing, and demonstration. Research may involve composite and hybrid structural design, material characterization, automated fabrication, resin transfer molding, pultrusion, thermoplastic processing, additive manufacturing, automated fiber placement, and advanced tooling systems.

Work will be performed primarily at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center’s office in Portland, Maine, and laboratory in Brunswick, Maine. Travel between these locations and to the Center’s main research laboratory in Orono, Maine, will be required as needed. This is a soft-money funded position with a hiring salary of up to $125,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Seven or more years of significant professional experience in advanced composites, composite manufacturing, manufacturing process development, engineering design, tooling, automation, structural engineering, mechanics of materials, or related engineering research.
• Experience with additive manufacturing, thermoplastic processing, and composite manufacturing technologies such as resin infusion/RTM, pultrusion, and automated manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex engineering research and solve multidisciplinary technical problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and work effectively with multidisciplinary research teams and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• EI or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead complex engineering research and development activities involving structural and component design, advanced composite materials, mechanical testing, manufacturing processes, tooling, automation, and large-scale structural applications.
• Provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, testing, manufacturing, and integration of advanced structures and components.
• Support the development and scale-up of innovative technologies from material- and component-level research through full-scale structural design, manufacturing, testing, and demonstration.
• Conduct research that may include composite and hybrid structural design, material characterization, automated fabrication, resin transfer molding, pultrusion, thermoplastic processing, additive manufacturing, automated fiber placement, and advanced tooling systems.
• Travel between Portland and Brunswick work locations and to the Center’s main research laboratory in Orono as needed.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement plan options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior