Research Technical Staff, Mechanical Engineering

Colorado School of Mines • Colorado, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform research and development on solid-oxide fuel cells, electrolyzers, and membrane reactors for energy- and chemical-conversion applications.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Background in solid-oxide fuel cells and electrolyzers in the laboratory environment
• Good analytical skills for high-temperature catalytic reactors and solid oxide fuel cells.
• Comfort in laboratory-based environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating high-temperature reacting flow systems
• Knowledge of electrochemistry and catalysis with testing experience in both.
• SolidWorks drawing capabilities but no certification required

Responsibilities

• Execute physical experiments on electrochemical performance of solid-oxide fuel cells, electrolyzers, and membrane reactors
• Harness experimental research tools to characterize device performance, behavior, and characteristics, including conventional AC and DC potentiostats, gas chromatography, and unique electrochemical test stands
• Present results to external funding agents through written reports and presentations

Benefits

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for the entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass for regional bus and lightrail
• Discount programs through the State of Colorado
• Free tickets for Mines Athletics home games
• Access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more)
• Equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center
• On-campus daycare center

What This Job Offers

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