Position Description

Research Engineer

Job Category
Occasional

ExemptOvertimeEligible
Overtime Eligible

Benefits Eligible
Non-Benefit Based

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

Provide technical assistance to a group of professors and graduate students involved in engineering research related to mechanical behavior of materials and structures; materials include polymers, metals, and composites. Work involves the design, set-up, and operation of laboratory equipment for research. Includes operation and maintenance of hydraulic, optical, and electronic instrumentation.

Essential Job Duties

• Fabricate from engineering sketches and oral instructions, circuits and devices for measurements and fixtures for mechanical testing; repair mechanical instruments.
• Maintain equipment related to solid mechanics research and assist students in the operation of this equipment; document operating procedures when necessary.
• Order supplies in cooperation with administrative staff, and provide technical support in optics and data acquisition.
• Perform experiments for and under the direction of faculty.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Sciences or higher.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering research laboratory environment that demonstrates a background that includes: machining, electronics (hardware and software), optics (visible and infrared), data acquisition, instrumentation, and computing.
• Ability to take initiative and perform tasks with minimal guidance.
• Ability to work in a team environment for effective goal setting and task efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in work in mechanical settings in higher education.

Required Documents

• Resume

Hiring Range

$38.50 - $55.70 per hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.