Research Engineer
About The Position
The Systems for Hybrid - Additive Process Engineering Lab (SHAPE Lab) lead by Dr. Guha Manogharan seeks candidates for the role of Research Engineer - Intermediate Professional. The mission of the SHAPE Lab is to advance Additive Manufacturing: Design, Material Development and Biomedical Applications; Hybrid Manufacturing; Sand-Printing for Metal Casting. The Research Engineer supports research and development activities within additive hybrid manufacturing, specifically with hands-on machine tool integration with mobile robots and foundry operations through the application of known engineering principles and practices in order to develop new concepts, products, equipment, or processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
- 1+ years of relevant experience
- Required Certifications: None
Nice To Haves
- Background in Metallurgical in carbon and alloy steels, nickel-based alloys and controlled expansion alloys
- Demonstrated Team player but able to work independently
- Demonstrated ability to work on large-scale projects
- Demonstrated good oral and written communication
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project leadership with the development of digital sensors enabled foundry pilot demonstration facility.
- Collaborate with engineering staff and senior engineering technologists in developing, defining, and/or deriving requirements to support the design, deployment, testing and validation of the additive hybrid technologies.
- Develop 3D Sand-Printing, Casting, Quality Control, and Testing protocols.
- Prepare, present and document project reports and presentations, and interface with sponsors and external collaborators.
- Guide and provide input for technical work activities performed by engineering support staff and/or less experienced engineering technologists
- Research, evaluate, and recommend new engineering products and tooling to support the development of project systems
- Perform design, development, fabrication, installation, and use of custom electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems
- Prepare test plans, procedures, reports, and other forms of formal documentation
- Develop specialized electrical, mechanical, and/or software tools to support testing of complex electromechanical systems
- Utilize computer aided design software to develop electrical, mechanical, and/or software products
- Collaborate with a broad range of interoffice organizations to accomplish all phases of project development
- Conduct tests, provide results, address issues, and recommend modifications related to electrical, mechanical, or software subsystems
- Within specific engineering discipline, maintain an up-to-date knowledge of and work towards developing an advanced knowledge of design and analysis tools, test and measurement equipment, languages, and available products and services
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
