Job Details
Job Title: Research Engineer, Level II-IV (MS&T- NHMFL)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 62745
Department
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Join the world-renowned National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at Florida State University (FSU) and support groundbreaking scientific discovery in a collaborative, high-tech environment. FSU was recently recognized as one of America’s Best-in-State Employers for its strong workplace culture and employee-centered values.
Responsibilities
Responsible for mechanical design applying standard engineering practices, procedures, and criteria in designing complex high field magnet assemblies at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for selecting standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in designing complex magnets.
- Directs conceptual design, detailed system design, and preparation of engineering drawings/documents of magnet systems using 3D CAD and may also include software such as Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works, Pro-Engineer, etc.
- Design from engineering prototype to final system using technology development, fabrication process development, preparation of engineering documentation, and supply chain management.
- Evaluate requirements and constraints of magnets, designed to meet scientific or research needs, and create mechanical designs to accommodate them according to their applied loads.
- Perform structural analyses to designed hardware and fasteners.
- Read and understand technical drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Develop tooling and assist in building mechanical assemblies while applying quality controls and adhering to safe practices.
- Responsible for preparing, testing, and evaluating plans and specifications of magnets designed to meet scientific or research needs. Ensures the product quality meets the researchers needs.
- Develops unique methods and processes for technical tasks such as system assembly, performance testing and analysis of results.
- Interacts and coordinates with external users, researchers, and scientists in the development and implementation of projects. Assists group leaders in directing individual project/programs. In absence of group leaders may need to provide leadership decision making concerning acquisitions, staff and technical project details.
- Attend team meetings to discuss project testing needs and report test results. Conduct background research to help develop and define engineering requirements.
- Interact with other professional staff for test method development, and the design and construction of magnet systems.
- Perform general laboratory duties such as creating purchase requests, maintaining tools and equipment, and organizing and maintaining inventory.
- Publish and/or present the results designs, testing, or other works in journals or conferences when appropriate.
- Participate in outreach activities and interact with numerous technical visitors from domestic and international laboratories and industries.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and three years of experience; or a high school diploma and seven years of experience. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)
Additional experience qualifies candidates for higher-level consideration (III–VI). Each level requires three additional years of experience.
What you Gain at FSU
- Opportunity to work at a world-renowned national research laboratory.
- Meaningful contributions to scientific discovery and student learning.
- A collaborative environment that values your expertise and invests in your growth.
Contact Info
Please contact Kayla West if you have questions.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about our university and campuses.
Anticipated Salary Range
Level II – Mid $60,000’s, commensurate with education and experience.
Level III – Mid $70,000’s, commensurate with education and experience.
Level IV – Mid $80,000’s, commensurate with education and experience.
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Organization
Working at Florida State University
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.
Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.
Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in our seal: Vires, Artes, Mores — Strength, Skill and Character.
Epitomized by recently named Rhodes Scholars Garrett Johnson and Myron Rolle — elite athletes and scholars committed to public service — and Joseph O'Shea — a campus and community leader as well as a top scholar — Florida State's 40,000 students are dedicated to academic excellence and providing leadership in our complex world.
Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.
With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.
Florida State University's arts programs — dance, film, music and theatre — rank among the finest in the world, offering an arts education comparable to leading conservatories. Its creative writing program is ranked among the nation's best and is home to the most consistently honored and published student body in the United States. Florida State is responsible for governance of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and associated arts programs, one of the largest museum/university complexes in the nation.
Other programs consistently included in the top public university list include physics, chemistry, political science, psychology, criminology, public administration, library science, information, human sciences, business and law.
At the Ph.D. level, interdisciplinary programs draw on notable research faculty strengths that transcend the traditional disciplines, including neuroscience, molecular biophysics, computational science, materials science and research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory—home to the world's most powerful magnets.
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