"Research Engineer I"

Job Details

Department: Material Science & Engineering

Summary

Michigan Technological University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering seeks a Mechanical engineering staff position to develop a die-casting research and development activity within the Michigan Tech Foundry in the Materials Science and Engineering Department in the areas of die-cast machine operation and die casting tooling design and machining.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Support MSE research projects, users, and infrastructure
• Manage all aspects of externally and internally funded projects, which may include budget preparation, planning of research scope and deliverables, execution of planned research, preparation of data, report preparation, and presentation of findings.
• Assist in the maintenance of research laboratories, equipment, and instrumentation
• Support laboratory instruction in the Materials Science and Engineering department
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

Required Experience

• Five years of industrial experience in a metals manufacturing industry
• Hands-on experience with die casting and die casting die manufacturing
• Solidification modeling, casting design, pattern making
• Setting up new equipment and maintaining current equipment
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Experience with design and manufacture of metallic components, fixtures, or test specimens, including CAD, FEA analysis, design optimization, and machining
• Experience analyzing, preparing, and reporting complex data sets

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of researchers, students, and staff.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to search and interpret scientific papers, protocols, standard operating procedures, safety standards, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals to support research activities and laboratory equipment
• Ability to learn and adapt to new procedures incidental to laboratory activities.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

There are no unusual physical demands. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 3 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:
• Employee Safety Overview
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1

FLSA Status
Exempt

Appointment Term
12 months

Shift
-

Pay Rate/Salary
The minimum salary for this position is $70,000. The final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. This position is contingent upon the continued availability of external funding.

Title of Position Supervisor
Professor

Posting Type
Internal & External

Dependent on Funding
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
This position is contingent upon the continued availability of external funding.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. Michigan Tech will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the Michigan Tech Public Safety.