Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II, Center of

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II will work with a team of engineers and designers to develop and test high-performance prototype components and systems for technical problems in the Center for Electromechanics’ core research areas: electric machines, grid solutions, and hydrogen energy systems. The role supports prototype design, development, fabrication, assembly, testing, operations, and demonstration activities. It also contributes to technical meetings, reports, papers, sponsor status updates, and technical reviews. Other relevant duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field, or a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience.
• Experience with professional engineering modeling software.
• Willingness to train on the job to add skills listed under preferred qualifications.
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, required to support projects subject to federal export control regulations and sponsored research requirements.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or Revit.
• Experience with programming and modeling software such as Python, MATLAB, or Simscape.
• Experience manufacturing prototypes and components using CNC milling, 3D printing, and other processes.
• Experience with hydrogen energy systems hardware and modeling.
• Experience with electromechanical device prototyping and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of components and assemblies for advanced electromechanical prototypes through structural and thermal analyses and physics-based modeling.
• Develop engineering models, drawings, and schematics for prototype components and assemblies.
• Procure components and materials and verify that received items meet design specifications and quality requirements.
• Develop fabrication, assembly, and testing processes for prototype components and assemblies.
• Participate in activities supporting prototype development and validation.
• Support operations and demonstration testing of components and systems for advanced prototypes across a wide range of electromechanical systems.
• Contribute to internal technical meetings, produce technical reports and papers, and prepare and present status updates and technical reviews for sponsors.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits, with employee premiums covered at 100% and family premiums at 50%.
• Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas defined-benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer matching funds.
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Deferred Compensation 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Free training access through LinkedIn Learning and professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee discount program, including athletic tickets.
• Free access to UT Austin libraries and museums with a staff ID card.
• Free rides on UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with a staff ID card.

What This Job Offers

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